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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove valve core and deflate the tire.
  2. Remove the side of the tire bead area from the wheel using tire changing machine.
    Fig 1: Remove Side Of Tire Bead
    G11863872Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • The tire bead should be broken at approx. 90° from the valve side of the wheel. The bead breaker should not be set too deep.
    • Avoid tire/tool contact with the valve on dismount.
    • Dismounting should end near the valve.
  3. Rotate the wheel clockwise.
Fig 2: Rotate Wheel Clockwise (1 Of 2)
G11863873Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 3: Rotate Wheel Clockwise (2 Of 2)
G11863874Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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