Tire removal with a fitting machine:

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

Pull off balance weights on 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 horn at several points of the wheel before actually pressing off, applying tire mounting paste between the tire and the rim flange. Only then press off the tire completely.

Force off inner side of wheel, inserting special tool 36 1 098.

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

Grip wheel with outer side facing upwards on fitting machine.

Position special tool 36 1 094 and special tool 36 1 095.

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 connecting cable of special tool 36 1 095.

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

Lever tire bead over rim flange.

Remove first special tool 36 1 091 / 36 1 092 and slide on right next to second special tool 36 1 091 / 36 1 092 between tire bead and rim flange and lever tire bead over rim flange.

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

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

Lever lower bead with tire iron over mounting finger.

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

Release lock and tilt or swivel fitting head back.

Unclamp and clean rim.

Replace valve.

IMPORTANT:

Coat wheel drop center, rim shoulders and rim flange with tire mounting paste.

Coat lower tire bead (1) on outside with plenty of tire mounting paste.

Coat upper tire bead (2) on inside and outside with plenty of tire mounting paste.