Installing electronic wheel module

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NOTE: The following graphics show exclusively how to install the SP-303 electronic wheel module. The handling instructions also apply without any differences to the Gen3 electronic wheel module!

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 Torx Socket Screw In Electronic Wheel Module, Valve Insert And Screw

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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: 3.5 Nm

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: 3.5 Nm

Fig 4: Pressing Electronic Wheel Module Gently Into Well Base And Tightening Torx Socket Screw

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