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36 10... General notes on wheel and tires (BMW ALPINA B7)

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NOTE:
  • Pay attention to released wheel and tire combinations for BMW ALPINA.
  • The valve for checking the tire inflation pressure is located under the hub cap.

Removing the hub cap 

Press on emblem in area (1) and turn in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Turning Emblem
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Open lock with key (1) and remove hub cap (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Hub Cap And Lock With Key
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Installation note: 

Make sure that there are 10 friction film pieces (see arrows) on the hub cap.

When replacing the hub caps, the supplied friction film pieces must also be attached.

Fig 3: Locating Friction Film Pieces On Hub Cap
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Note on valve insert 

IMPORTANT: In the event of repair, only valve insert (1) may be replaced!
The screw valve (2) must not be removed from the wheel rim!
Fig 4: Identifying Valve Insert And Screw Valve
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