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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Using tires and wheel other than the recommended sizes could cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting in a serious accident.
  1. Remove valve core and deflate the tire.
  2. Remove the side of the tire bead area from the wheel using tire changing machine.
    G12818085Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    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.
  3. Rotate the wheel clockwise.
    G12818086Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G12818087Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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