36 11 533 Removing and installing/replacing RDC wheel electronics

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NOTE: If a tire sealing fluid has been used, replace the wheel electronics.
When a tire has been removed, do not clean the rim with installed wheel electronics with high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Do not treat wheel electronics with solvents, cleaning agents etc. If dirty, wipe with a clean cloth only.
Do not clean wheel electronics with compressed air.

IMPORTANT: If the wheel electronics have been removed, the complete valve must be replaced.

Remove tire, refer to 36 12 001 CHANGING A TYRE (ON FRONT, REAR OR SPARE WHEEL) .

Follow instructions on initializing Run Flat Indicator. Refer to 36 11 000 INITIALIZING TYRE DEFECT INDICATOR (RPA) .

Labeling of wheel electronics

Fig 1: Labeling Of Wheel Electronics

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Removing wheel electronics

Release Torx socket screw (1).

Fig 2: Removing Wheel Electronics

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Remove wheel electronics (2).

Check filter surface (1) for pressure measurement for contamination.

Fig 3: Checking Filter Surface

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NOTE: Wipe filter surface with a clean cloth only. The wheel electronics must be replaced if the filter surface is contaminated.

Release union nut with special tool 00 2 190; if necessary, grip valve insert (1) at cylindrical section of ball head.

Fig 4: Removing Valve Insert

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Remove valve insert from rim.

Remove washer (1).

Fig 5: Removing Washer

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Installing wheel electronics

Insert new Torx socket screw (1) in wheel electronics (2) and secure firmly. Twist new valve insert (3) by hand approx. 3 turns onto screw.

Fig 6: Installing Wheel Electronics

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NOTE: Do not tighten screw; wheel electronics and valve insert must be loosely joined together.

Insert valve insert with wheel electronics into cleaned valve bore.

Fig 7: Inserting Valve Insert With Wheel Electronics

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Here the radial bore for gripping on the circumference of the valve body ball head must point outwards.

Insert the brace supplied with the valve into the valve insert bore.

Fig 8: Inserting Brace

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Fit new washer and screw on new union nut by hand as far as it will go.

Tighten union nut, using brace to prevent valve insert from twisting.

Tightening torque, 36 11 2AZ. Refer to WHEEL AND TIRES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 (4.4i) N62 .

IMPORTANT: The screw connection must be tightened to the specified torque in one go! Do not under any circumstances retighten the screw connection!

Remove brace, otherwise it may damage the tire.

Press wheel electronics gently into well base and tighten Torx socket screw (1).

Fig 9: Pressing Wheel Electronics Into Well Base

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Tightening torque, 36 11 3AZ. Refer to WHEEL AND TIRES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 (4.4i) N62 .

IMPORTANT: The screw connection must be tightened to the specified torque in one go! Do not under any circumstances retighten the screw connection!