FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Changing Tires



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

Metal valve and wheel electronics can be reused

- Let air out of tire by removing nickel-plated valve insert.
- Tires, dismounting
- Perform a visual inspection for loose or damaged parts. If there are loose threaded connections, replace entire valve unit.

Note: Damaged wheel electronics must be replaced.

- Tires, mounting
- 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 tire iron can be put on approx. 30° - b - next to tire valve.
- Then remove tire in valve area first.





Mounting Tire
Do not use pressure paddles in valve area.
- Position wheel electronics approx. 180° opposite of mounting head.
- Press tire in bed approx. 90° in front of mounting head - arrow -.
- Mount tire.