Installing electronic wheel module

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Insert new Torx socket screw (1) in electronic wheel module (2) and secure firmly.

Twist new valve insert (3) by hand approx. 3 turns onto screw (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Module With Torx Socket Screw And Valve Insert

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Insert valve insert with electronic wheel module into cleaned valve bore.

Here the radial bore hole (1) for gripping on the circumference of the valve insert ball head must point outwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Radial Bore Hole

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Insert the brace (1) supplied with the valve into the valve insert bore hole.

Fit new washer and screw on new union nut (2) by hand as far as it will go.

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.

Tighten down union nut (2) while using brace (1) to prevent valve insert from turning.

Fig 3: Identifying Brace And Nut

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Installation:

Tightening torque 36 11 1AZ .

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

Press electronic wheel module gently into wheel base and tighten Torx socket screw (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 36 11 2AZ .

Fig 4: Pressing Electronic Wheel Module Gently Into Wheel Base

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