Tyre removal with a tire fitting machine

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IMPORTANT: Distance between pressing-off tool and rim flange must not exceed max. 2 cm.
Do not position pressing-off tool in area of valve (damage to wheel pressure sensor). Turn wheel through 180° and position pressing-off tool on opposite side.

Pull off balance weights on wheel rim and clean rim to remove large pieces of dirt.

Unscrew valve insert, release air.

If tire beads are stuck, first release the tire with the pressing-off tool at several points of the wheel before actually pressing off, applying tyre-fitting paste between the tire and the rim flange. Only then press off the tire completely.

Fig 1: Removing Tire From Rim Using Tool

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Force off inner side of wheel, inserting special tool 36 1 098 between rim flange and tire bead in so doing.

Force off outer side of wheel, applying a generous coating of tyre-fitting paste between rim flange and tire bead in so doing.

Grip wheel with outer side facing upwards on tire fitting machine.

Fig 2: Forcing Off Inner Side Of Wheel Using Special Tool

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Position special tool 36 1 094 and special tool 36 1 095 in as shown on rim flange.

Fit special tools 36 1 091 / 36 1 092 between tire bead and rim flange, move into position shown and lever tire bead over rim flange.

Secure special tools 36 1 091 / 36 1 092 with the connecting cable of special tool 36 1 095 .

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools Positioned On Rim Flange

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Move a second special tool 36 1 091 / 36 1 092 to the right next to the first special tool 36 1 091 / 36 1 092 between tire bead and rim flange.

Lever tire bead over rim flange.

Remove the first special tool 36 1 091 / 36 1 092 and move it to the right next to the second special tool 36 1 091 / 36 1 092 between tire bead and rim flange and thereby lever tire bead over the rim flange.

Fig 4: Moving Second Special Tool (36 1 091) To Right Next To First Special Tool

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Continue this procedure in clockwise direction until tire bead is resting fully over rim flange.

Swivel or tilt mounting head into position and allow it to snap into place.

Lever lower bead with mounting lever over mounting finger.

Run tire fitting machine forwards clockwise until tire is completely detached from wheel rim.

Fig 5: Pressing Tire Rim Using Tool

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Release lock and tilt or swivel mounting head back.

Unclamp and clean rim.

Replace valve.

Fig 6: Identifying Tire Removed From Rim

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IMPORTANT: Coat wheel drop centre, rim shoulders and rim flange with tyre-fitting paste.
Coat lower tire bead (1) on outer side with plenty of tyre-fitting paste.
Coat upper tire bead (2) on inner and outer side with plenty of tyre-fitting paste.

Fig 7: Locating Lower And Upper Tyre Bead

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