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Pressing tyre off wheel rim > < Removing and fitting tyres with run-flat properties to wheel rims
Notes on safety
Notes on safety
l  Only specially trained mechanics may remove or install tyres with run-flat properties.
l  The special tools required must be in a perfect condition and must not be damaged. For information about appropriate additional tools, directly contact the manufacture of the tyre fitting equipment in your workshop. The recommended optional additional tools can be located under the VAS number of the listed tyre fitting equipment.
l  Use assembly paste recommended by the tyre manufacturer if necessary.
l  The procedure for removing and fitting may differ depending on the type of equipment used and the manufacture of the equipment.
l  The subsequent procedure describes in general the principles of removing and fitting tyres with run-flat properties. It is important to identify a "run-flat" tyre before removing or fitting a tyre in order to follow the appropriate procedure.
l  Distinguishing features: the tyre can be identified by one of the following abbreviations DSST, Euforia, RFT, ROF, RSC, SSR or ZP. The abbreviation is located on the flank of the tyre following the tyre designation of the respective tyre manufacturer.
l  It is extremely important to adhere to the instructions and warnings in the following descriptions.
l  Check whether the tyre pressure sensor should also be replaced (where fitted) → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
  Note
t  Ensure that the tyre does not contact the tyre pressure sensor during removal or fitting.
t  The tyre pressure sensor must not come into contact with water or be blown upon with compressed air when the wheel rim is cleaned.
   

Pressing tyre off wheel rim > < Removing and fitting tyres with run-flat properties to wheel rims