Tire Pressure Sensor -G222- / -G223- / -G224- / -G225-, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Replace damaged sensors.

When using used tire pressure monitoring sensors, check the connection between the sensor and the valve for damage.

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

Do not clean the tire pressure sensors with steam jet cleaners or strong compressed air.

When sliding the new seal and sealing washer on, prevent the valve body from being pressed through by counter-holding it (the antenna connection could be damaged).

-- Insert the sensor -2- 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 information.. Make sure the valve shaft is in the center inside the valve hole.

Fig 1: Identifying Union Nut And Tire Pressure Sensor

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-- Install the union nut -1- on the tire pressure sensor -2-. When doing this, press the sensor into the bed and hold it there.

CAUTION:

When tightening the union nut, avoid excessive pressure on the nut and on the tool

-- Press the tire pressure sensor -1- onto the rim and tighten the union nut. Refer to OVERVIEW - TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR .

Fig 2: Pressing Tire Pressure Sensor On To Rim Well And Tightening It With Union Nut

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NOTE:

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

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