Tire Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

Tire Pressure Sensor

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)

Removing






- Remove the union nut - 1 -.

- Remove tire pressure sensor - 2 - from rim well.

Installing

• Damaged sensors must be replaced.

• When using used wheel electronics, make sure the connection between the wheel electronics and valve is not damaged.

• After using tire sealant, wipe off the wheel electronics while they are still installed and make sure the hole in the pressure sensor is not plugged. If the hole is plugged, replace the wheel electronics to prevent incorrect measurements.

• Do not clean the wheel electronics with steam blasting or strong compressed air.

• When sliding on a new gasket and sealing washer, counterhold the valve body to prevent the antenna connection from being damaged.

- Insert the tire pressure sensor with the new seal and sealing washer through the rim from the inside and press the seal into the valve bore. Refer to the parts catalog.






- Install union nut - 1 - on tire pressure sensor - 2 -.

- Press tire pressure sensor - 1 - onto rim well and tighten union nut => [ Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Assembly Overview ] Removal and Replacement.






• After installing, tire pressure sensor must lie firmly in its bed.

• Sealing washer - arrow - becomes slightly deformed when doing this.