Tire Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
=> [ Tire Pressure Sensor ]
=> [ Metal Valve ]
=> [ Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Transmitter in Wheel Housing ]
=> [ Rear Tire Pressure Monitoring Transmitter in Wheel Housing ]
=> [ Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module ]
• The target pressures are stored in the tire pressure monitoring control module (J502) and only need to be changed if the wheel dimensions have changed, for example if different summer or winter tires are installed. The system automatically learns new or different wheel electronics.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)
Removing
- Remove the tire from the disk wheel. Refer to => [ Tires, with Tire Pressure Monitoring System ] Tires, with Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
- Unscrew the bolt - arrow - for the tire pressure monitoring sensor - 1 -.
- Counterhold metal valve using retainer (for example 2 mm spiral bore) while doing so.
Installing
• Clean the valve opening before installing the tire pressure sensor.
- Press the tire pressure monitoring sensor - 1 - onto the disk wheel (rim) and tighten - arrow -.
- Counterhold metal valve using retainer (for example 2 mm spiral bore) while doing so.
Tightening Specifications
Metal Valve
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)
Removing
- Remove tire pressure sensor. Refer to => [ Tire Pressure Sensor ].
- Remove the nut - 1 - from the metal valve.
- Counterhold - arrow - the metal valve using a retainer (for example 2 mm spiral bore) while doing so.
Installing
• Only apply the specified torque to tighten the nut for the metal valve. Tightening more is not permitted because it damages the seal.
- Tighten the nut - 1 - of the metal valve.
- Counterhold - arrow - the metal valve using a retainer (for example 2 mm spiral bore) while doing so.
- Install tire pressure sensor. Refer to => [ Tire Pressure Sensor ].
Tightening Specifications
Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Transmitter in Wheel Housing
Component Location
The left/right front tire pressure monitoring transmitter in wheel housing (G431/G432) is installed behind the wheel housing liner in the insulation between the fender and the longitudinal member.
Removing
- Switch the ignition off.
- Remove the wheel housing liner..
- Disconnect the harness connector - 1 -.
- Remove the tire pressure monitoring transmitter in wheel housing - 2 - from the insulation.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the wheel housing liner..
Rear Tire Pressure Monitoring Transmitter in Wheel Housing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)
Component Location
The left/right rear tire pressure monitoring transmitter in wheel housing (G433/G434) is installed behind the wheel housing liner in the direction of travel.
Removing
- Switch the ignition off.
- Remove the wheel housing liner..
- Disconnect the harness connector - 1 -.
- Unscrew the bolts - arrow - and remove the tire pressure monitoring transmitter in wheel housing - 2 -.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the wheel housing liner..
Tightening Specifications
Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)
Component Location
The tire pressure monitoring control module (J502) is bolted to the left sill under the B-pillar.
Removing
- Switch the ignition off.
- Remove the left floor trim.
- Disconnect the harness connector - 1 -.
- Unscrew the bolts - arrow - and remove the tire pressure monitoring control module - 2 -.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Install the left floor trim.
Tightening Specifications
