5 Series E39 540i (M62) TOUR
Marking on outer side of tire:
(1)
DOT
(1)
Direction-of-rotation specification
Marking on outer side of support ring:
(2)
Spacer nub on sidewall
(3)
Fabric tape
Place contracted support ring (ABS ratchet points outwards) in
outer tire bead.
Using special tool 36 1 410/423 (tire iron), prevent support ring
from slipping out of tire on rear side.
Place tire flat on a clean surface.
Caution!
When working with special tool 36 1 410/423 (tire iron), do
not damage fabric tape (1) around support ring.
Beginning in area of lashing strap: Lever outer tire bead with
special tool 36 1 410/423 (tire iron) over support ring.
After raising on left and right, relieve tension on lashing strap with
ABS ratchet by 2 notches.
Repeat procedure several times until support ring is completely
enclosed by tire.
Relieve tension on lashing strap completely and pull out of tire.
RA Replacing a tire (removing and installing support ring)
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 19:27
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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