Removing wheel electronics

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Release union nut (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Electronics Union Nut

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Remove wheel electronics and valve (1) from valve hole.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Electronics And Valve

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Using suitable pliers (2), unscrew valve (1) from the thread of the square-head bolt (3), while holding the wheel electronics module (4) firm. Completely unscrew valve (1).

Remove square head screw from fixture for wheel electronics module.

Installation note:

The valve must be renewed!

Failure to replace the part leads to leaks!

Fig 3: Removing Valve From Square-Head Bolt Thread Using Suitable Pliers

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IMPORTANT: Before the installation of new wheel electronics with valve, thoroughly clean the valve bore of the wheel rim!
Also make sure that the valve bore is free of burrs