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Fitting a new tyre > < Tyre sealant

Polo Mk5

Removing a tyre
Removing a tyre
Tyres which have been filled or sealed using tyre sealant must be drained before removal.
  WARNING
t  Avoid eye and skin contact with tyre sealant.
t  It is a health hazard and may cause eye irritation and allergies.
t  Wear eye protection and protective gloves whilst working on the tyre.
–  Place wheel on a flat surface.
–  Remove valve core of tyre valve.
   
–  Use a suitable drill or mill to carefully drill a hole in shoulder area of tyre.
–  Hold wheel over a suitable container and drain sealant.
–  Remove tyre from wheel rim.
–  Clean wheel rim with, for example, a moist cloth.
  N44-0159

Fitting a new tyre > < Tyre sealant