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Tire Repair Kit, Checking

Fig 1: Locating Break-Down Set
GWWN01-10022Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

The tire repair kit is located in the spare wheel well -arrow-

In addition to the compressor, the tire repair kit contains a tire inflation cylinder with sealant.

Fig 2: Locating Expiration Date
GWWN44-0138Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:

The tire sealant in the bottle has a limited shelf-life.

The expiration date -arrow- is written on the bottle.

In this example, the expiration date, 05/2003, has passed. Replace the bottle.

-- Verify the expiration date.

-- Replace tire sealant, if expiration date has been reached.

CAUTION:
  • Tire sealant must not be older than 4 years.
  • If the bottle was opened, e.g. for a flat tire, it must also be replaced.
NOTE:

Residual tire sealant or full bottles, which have expired, must be disposed of.

Old tire sealant or remainder of it must not be mixed with other fluids and must be disposed of.