36 11 533 Removing and installing/replacing wheel electronics (RDCi)
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IMPORTANT:
Before removing and refitting, check which generation of wheel electronics is fitted! (see BMW Spare Parts Catalogue).
If the wheel electronics have been removed, the complete valve must be replaced.
If the wheel electronics have been removed, the complete valve must be replaced.
NOTE:
The wheel electronics RDCi is installed as from 2013 and as from F32, F33.
If a tire sealant 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.
Before the installation of new wheel electronics with valve, thoroughly clean the valve bore of the wheel rim.
Do not treat wheel electronics with solvents, cleaning agents etc. If dirt contamination, wipe with a clean cloth only.
Do not clean wheel electronics with compressed air.
If a tire sealant 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.
Before the installation of new wheel electronics with valve, thoroughly clean the valve bore of the wheel rim.
Do not treat wheel electronics with solvents, cleaning agents etc. If dirt contamination, wipe with a clean cloth only.
Do not clean wheel electronics with compressed air.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Labelling of wheel electronics (RDCi)
- FCC ID = radio authorization
- Pressure sensor
- Data Matrix code
- Production date of wheel electronics
- Transmission frequency
- Wheel electronics ID
- BMW part number
NOTE:
The following graphics only show removal and refitting of the RDCi wheel electronics.
Removal:
Removing wheel electronics
Release union nut (1).
Remove wheel electronics and valve (1) from valve hole.
Detach sealing ring (1) in direction of arrow.
Feed valve insert (1) in direction of arrow out of wheel electronics.
Installation:
IMPORTANT:
The valve must be renewed!
Failure to replace the part leads to leaks!
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
Failure to replace the part leads to leaks!
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
Insert valve insert (1) in direction of arrow into wheel electronics.
Fit sealing ring (1) in direction of arrow.
Insert valve insert with wheel electronics (1) into cleaned valve bore.
Both outer feet on the underside of the wheel electronics module must be resting against the rim wall.
Screw on union nut (1) by hand as far as it will go.
Tighten union nut (1).
Tightening torque 36 11 3AZ .
IMPORTANT:
Fixing must not under any circumstances be retightened!
The wheel electronics should still be resting evenly against the wheel rim after tightening.
The wheel electronics should still be resting evenly against the wheel rim after tightening.
Required follow-up work:
- Fit TIRE .