Removal - lower tire bead

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IMPORTANT: Apply sufficient ANTISEIZE COMPOUND between rim and tire.

Position fitting head (1) in direction of rotation before sensor (2).

Position tire iron (3) on fitting head (1).

Tire bead must be positioned entirely in well opposite fitting head (1).

Fig 1: Positioning Fitting Head

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Lever bead with tire iron (1) over rim flange.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damaging the rim by using a suitable tire iron with protective coating.

Allow fitting machine to rotate slowly.

Fig 2: Levering Tire Bead Using Tire Iron

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