36 12 084 Replacing sealant bottle of M -Mobility system: Installation:

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Replace seal film.

Release Torx threaded bolts (1) and raise cover as far as possible.

Fig 1: Removing Torx Threaded Bolts

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Note Tightening Torque, refer to 36 12 1AZ in 36 12 TIRES .

Release hexagon nut (1), grip nut firmly from underside.

Fig 1: Removing Hexagon Nut

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Note Tightening Torque, refer to 36 12 2AZ in36 12 TIRES .

Lift sealant bottle out.

Fig 1: Removing Sealant Bottle

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Ensure that hose is laid without any kinks.

Fig 2: Identifying Hoses

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NOTE: Note the expiration date when installing a new sealant bottle.

Fig 3: Identifying Expiration Date

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Replace sticker for warning V max.

Replace shelf-life sticker on housing.

Make sure cover to control head is correctly positioned.

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

Fig 1: Removing Control Head

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Tighten down control head with special tool 36 1 080.

Tightening torque, refer to 36 12 3AZ in 36 12 TIRES .

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

Fig 1: Removing Control Head & Sealant Bottle

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Unscrew control head (1) from sealant bottle (2).

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 36 12 TIRES .

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

Installation :

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

Fig 1: Checking Housing Seal

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

Fig 2: Identifying Expiration Date

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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 3: Storing Connecting Leads & Accessories
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