36 12 084 Replacing Sealant Bottle Of M-Mobility System

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see WHEEL & TIRES - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3-SERIES (E46/S64) .

Special Tools Required:

36 1 080

NOTE: This operation describes how to replace the sealant bottle within the framework of inspection (M-Mobility system unused). The control head must also be replaced if the M-Mobility system has already been used.

Pull off sticker for warning V max (1). Omitted if M-Mobility system already used.

Lift cover (2) off control head.

Installation:

Replace sticker for warning V max.

Replace shelf-life sticker on housing.

Make sure cover to control head is correctly positioned.

Fig 1: Locating Warning Sticker

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Release control head (1) with special tool 36 1 080.

Installation:

Tighten down control head with special tool 36 1 080. Tightening torque, refer to 36 12 3AZ in STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT TIGHTENING TORQUE .

Fig 2: Releasing Control Head With Hook Wrench

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Withdraw control head (1) with sealant bottle (2) from housing. Unscrew control head (1) from sealant bottle (2).

Installation:

Screw control head (1) onto sealant bottle (2) and tighten down with special tool 36 1 080.

Tightening torque, refer to 36 12 4AZ in STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT TIGHTENING TORQUE .

The control head must be replaced if the M-Mobility system has been used.

Fig 3: Removing Control Head From Sealant Bottle

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Installation:

Check that housing seal (1) and seal for sealant bottle (2) in control head are correctly seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Housing Seal

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NOTE: Pay attention to expiry date (1) when installing a new sealant bottle. The expiry dates of the sealant bottle (1) and the shelf-life sticker (2) on the housing must be the same.

Fig 5: Identifying Expiry Dates Of Sealant Bottle And Housing

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Make sure connecting leads and accessories are correctly stowed in storage compartment of housing.

Electrical connection (1).
Compressed air connection with pressure gauge (2).
Bag with protective gloves and paper towels (3).

Fig 6: View Of Storage Compartment Of Housing
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