5 Series E39 540i (M62) SAL
Note:
The outer tire beads can also be forced off the rim shoulders with
a pneumatic/hydraulic removal roller (plastic).
Place tire with outer side facing downwards on a stable surface
(workshop floor).
Caution!
Insert knife max. 40 mm.
Do not damage innerlying support ring!
Cut open inner tire bead along all-round side decorative groove
with a suitable knife.
Clamp wheel with cut open inner bead facing downwards on a tire
fitting machine.
Detach outer bead with tire contact face from rim.
Remove rim with inner bead (remaining tire) and support ring from
tire fitting machine.
Prepare special tool 36 1 410 (device for support ring removal)
for rim mounting.
Caution!
Different centering elements are required for the rims of E38/3
safety vehicles and E39 Protection.
RA Replacing a tire (removing and installing support ring)
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 18:00
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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