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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Tyre sealant

Tyre sealant, use-by date
The tyre sealant in the bottle has a limited shelf-life.
   
The bottle therefore has an expiry date -arrow-.
Renew tyre sealant when the expiry date is reached (the tyre sealant must not be older than 4 years).
If the bottle has been opened, e.g. to repair a tyre, then it must also be renewed.
Observe regulations for disposal.
 

Tyre sealant, use-by date

Tyre sealant, disposal
Tyre sealant or residue must not be mixed or disposed of with other fluids.
Excess tyre sealant must be collected and stored in a plastic container. The plastic container can be disposed of through the disposal system along with the breakdown set (when the expiry date is exceeded)
The items can be returned or disposed of through the existing workshop disposal system.
Contact the service provider or the waste disposal officer of the sales centre or importer.
   
Wheel bolts
Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, Siemens tyre pressure monitoring system
  WARNING After tyre sealant has been used, the tyre pressure sensor of the respective wheel must be renewed. ...

Wheel bolts
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