FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Procedures






Tires, Changing

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 => [ Dismounting tire ]

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

Damaged wheel electronics must be replaced.

- Tires, mounting => [ Mounting tire ]

- 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 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 wheel electronics approximately 180° opposite of mounting head.

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

- Mount tire.