Tires, Dismounting: Overview

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Tires which have been filled or sealed with tire sealant, must be drained before removing from wheel.

WARNING:

Do not let tire sealant come in contact with your eyes or skin.
It is harmful to health, can cause eye irritation and allergies.
Wear safety gloves and protective eyewear.

-- Place the wheel on a flat surface.

-- Remove the valve insert.

-- Using a suitable drill bit or cutting bit, carefully drill a hole in the bead seat area of tire.

Fig 1: Draining Sealant From Drilled Hole In Tire

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Hold the wheel over a catch tray and let the sealant flow out.

-- Remove the tire form the rim.

-- Clean the rim with a damp cloth.