Tires, Changing
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.
- 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.
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.
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.