Instructions / tools

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In order to avoid paint damage, cover the rim flange with adhesive tape after pressing off.
A holding down device - special tool 9593 - is required for tyre removal/mounting. Furthermore, one end of the mounting lever should be flattened and then rounded (arrow).

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 9593

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Fig 2: Identifying End Of Mounting Lever Flattened & Rounded

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