Tires: Service and Repair

Tires, Changing, with Tire Pressure Monitoring System

• Nickel-plated valve insert must be replaced with every tire change.

• The metal valve and the tire pressure sensor can be used again.

- Let air out of tire by removing nickel-plated valve insert.

- Remove the tires.

- Perform a visual inspection for loose or damaged parts. If there are loose threaded connections, replace entire valve unit.

• Always replace a damaged tire pressure sensor.

- Install tires.

- Install new nickel-plated valve insert.

- Fill tires, reinstall plastic cap.

- Balance tires.

Dismounting Tire






Roll or press tires off.

When using pressure paddles, first separate tires from side opposite of valve.

• Do not use pressure paddles in hatched area - a -.

- Position mounting head near valve so that so that tire iron can be put on approximately 30° - b - next to tire valve.

- Then remove tire in valve area first.

Mounting Tire






• Do not use pressure paddles in valve area.

- Position the tire pressure sensor approximately 180° opposite the mounting head.

- Press tire in bed approximately 90° in front of mounting head - arrow -.

- Mount tire.