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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing tyre from wheel

Caution: tyre sealant is a health hazard causing eye and skin irritation. This page requires draining any sealant-filled or sealed Volkswagen Golf Mk7 tyre before removal from the wheel.

Tyres which have been filled or sealed using tyre sealant must be drained before removal.
  Caution
Avoid eye and skin contact with tyre sealant.
It is a health hazard and may cause eye irritation and allergies.
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.
–  Pull tyre from rim.
–  Clean wheel rim with, for example, a moist cloth.
 

Removing tyre from wheel

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    Removing tyre from wheel — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove a Golf Mk7 tyre from the wheel rim?
    Use a tyre machine. Place protective jaws over the rim edge to prevent damage to alloy wheels. Break the bead on both sides before lifting the tyre off.
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    Ensure that the wheel rim is clean.     –  Insert new tyre valve with -VAS 6459--1-. ...