Tires, Changing

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Replace the nickel-plated valve insert each time a tire is changed .

The tire pressure monitoring sensor can be reused.

-- For safety reasons, replace the tire pressure monitoring sensor and clean the rim after using tire sealant.

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

-- Remove the tires, refer to Fig 1.

-- When changing a tire, replace the valve insert, refer to -item 2- Valve Insert (See Figure).

-- Do not clean the sensors with steam blasting or strong compressed air.

-- When reusing used tire pressure monitoring sensors, inspect connection between sensor and metal valve visually for damage.

Replace damaged sensors.

CAUTION:

When installing the new sealing washer and the new sealing ring, counter-hold them so that the valve body cannot slip through.

If the connection breaks, then replace the tire pressure monitoring sensor.

-- Install tires, refer to Fig 2.

-- Install new nickel-plated valve insert.

-- Fill tires.

-- Balance the tire.

Fig 1: Dismounting Tire

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Roll or press the tire 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.

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Tire

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Do not use pressure paddles in valve area.

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

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

-- Mount tire.