WHEEL AND TIRE (2WD / 70kW+160kW AWD): Tire: Removal

1. Remove the wheels and tires.

   (Refer to Tires/Wheels -  "WHEEL ")

2. Deflate the tires.
3. Remove the tire from the wheel using the tire replacing equipment.

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   NOTE:

   • Make sure the bead breaker is sufficiently separated from the TPMS sensor.
   • Remove the bead at away 90°, 180°, and 270° from the valve.
4. Remove the tire by levering it and rotating the wheel clockwise.

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NOTE:

• Set the TPMS sensor at 12 o'clock from the head of the tire changer.
• When lifting the bead with the lever, make sure that the sensor is not impacted.