Tires, Dismounting

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NOTE:

Since MY 05, all vehicles have a new rims with revised contour.

When mounting tires, tire dismounting/mounting machine must be equipped with tire mounting fixture intended for these rims.

WARNING:

Otherwise the rim could get damaged.

If the tire mounting unit has not been modified, contact the equipment manufacturer.

Safety Precautions for Removing and Installing Tires

Always note the instructions and danger warnings identified in the following description!

-- Remove the nickel plated valve insert and let the air out of the tire.

-- Make sure the tire valve -arrow- is on the opposite side of the press-off blade -1- when dismounting a tire using a tire dismounting/mounting machine.

Fig 1: Locating Tire Valve / Tire Pressure Sensor And Press-Off Blade

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Press-off blade must be applied at maximum 2 cm removed from rim flange.

-- Remove the balance weight and any dirt from the rim.

-- Press off both tire beads around circumference while thoroughly applying tire mounting paste between tire and rim flange -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Pressing Off Tire

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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.