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Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment

Siemens Wheel Electronics Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor, Removing and Installing

In this manual: Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment
General Paint Information — 128Towing Guide — 10Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment — 126Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control — 65Windshield Wiper/ Washer System — 9Exterior Lights, Switches — 1Interior Lights, Switches — 7Wiring — 51Refrrigerant R134a Servicing — 134
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WARNING If tire sealant was used, then the wheel electronics on that particular wheel must be replaced.

The Siemens wheel electronics does not have a microencapsulated screw.

A union nut holds the wheel electronics in place inside the rim -item 2- → Item.

The metal valve body serves as an antenna.

The connection between the metal valve body to the wheel electronics must not get damaged.
WARNING Counterhold the metal valve from the back by hand when pressing the wheel electronics into the bed on the rim. The connection between the metal valve to the wheel electronics must not get interrupted or damaged. Damaged wheel electronics must be replaced.
  • Press the wheel electronics into the bed.
  • Tighten the wheel electronics to the metal valve with the union nut. Refer to → Chapter „Tire Pressure Sensor and Metal Valve, Removing and Installing“

Tightening Specifications. Refer to → Anchor.

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