Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove valve core and deflate the tire.
Remove the side of the tire bead area from the wheel using tire changing machine.

Fig 1: Removing Side Of Tire Bead Area From Wheel Using Tire Changing Machine
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CAUTION:
- The tire bead should be broken 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.
- Dismount should end near the valve.
Rotate the wheel clockwise.

Fig 2: Dismounting Should End Near Valve (1 Of 2)

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Fig 3: Dismounting Should End Near Valve (2 Of 2)

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