36 11 533 Removing and installing/replacing wheel electronics (RDC)

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NOTE: Wheel electronics RDCi is fitted from 2014 and from MINI F56.

IMPORTANT:

Before removing or refitting, check which generation of wheel electronics is fitted (via BMW/MINI parts catalogue).

If the wheel electronics have been removed, the complete valve must be replaced.

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 is present, wipe with a clean cloth only.

Do not clean wheel electronics with compressed air.

When tire sealant is used, the installed wheel electronics must necessarily be replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TIRE

Labelling of wheel electronics (RDCi)

FCC ID = radio authorization
Pressure sensor
Data Matrixcode
Production date of wheel electronics
Transmission frequency
Wheel electronics ID
BMW part number

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Electronics Labelling (RDCi)

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NOTE: The following graphics only show removal and refitting of the RDCi wheel electronics.

Removal:

Removing wheel electronics

Release union nut (1).

Fig 2: Union Nut

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Remove wheel electronics and valve (1) from valve hole.

Fig 3: Removing Wheel Electronics And Valve

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Detach sealing ring (1) in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 4: Detaching Sealing Ring

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Feed valve insert (1) in the direction of the arrow out of wheel electronics.

Fig 5: Removing Valve Insert From Wheel Electronics

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Installation:

IMPORTANT:

The valve must be replaced.

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 has been deburred.

Fig 6: Inserting Valve Insert Into Wheel Electronics

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Insert valve insert (1) in the direction of the arrow into wheel electronics.

Fig 7: Installing Sealing Ring

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Fit sealing ring (1) in the direction of the arrow.

Insert valve insert with wheel electronics (1) into cleaned valve bore.

Fig 8: Inserting Valve Insert Into Cleaned Valve Bore

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Both outer feet on the underside of the wheel electronics module must be resting against the rim wall.

Fig 9: Union Nut

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Screw on union nut (1) by hand as far as it will go.

Tighten union nut (1).

Tightening torque 36 11 1AZ .

Do not re-tighten under any circumstances!

The wheel electronics should still be resting evenly against the wheel rim after tightening.