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Removing tyre from wheel
Removing tyre from wheel
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  Tyre sealant is a health hazard and may cause eye irritation and allergies.
t  During this work, wear protective gloves and safety goggles.
–  Place the wheel on an even surface.
–  Unscrew and remove the valve insert 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 rim.
–  Clean wheel rim with, for example, a moist cloth.
  N44-0159

Tyre sealant disposal > < Models with breakdown set