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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, tyre pressure sensor without valve, customer service version

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-, this page covers removing the valveless sensor, customer service version — check which variant is fitted before proceeding on this Volkswagen Golf Mk7.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Carry out the following work:
Removing
–  Remove tyre from wheel → Chapter
 

Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, tyre pressure sensor without valve, customer service version

Be sure to check which version is installed, before performing further work.
I - Customer service version
In the customer service version, the tyre pressure sensor is secured on the valve by means of a torx socket bolt -1-.
If the customer service version is installed, the following work sequence applies → Anchor.
II - Production version
In case of the production version, the tyre pressure sensor is secured on the valve by means of a flat square head bolt -2-.
If the production version is installed, the following work sequence applies → Anchor.
 

Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, tyre pressure sensor without valve, customer service version

–  Unscrew bolt -arrow- for tyre pressure sensor -1-.
–  Counter hold on metal valve (for example using 2 mm twist drill).
Installing
  Caution
Before installing tyre pressure sensor, clean valve hole.
 

Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, tyre pressure sensor without valve, customer service version

–  Press tyre pressure sensor -1- against wheel rim and tighten -arrow-.
–  Counter hold on metal valve (for example using 2 mm twist drill).
  Note
After fitting, carry out a visual inspection and check that it is securely seated. The tyre pressure sensor -1- must be bolted such that there is no play, and its support feet must be located in the drop centre of the rim.
The bolt must not be retightened to specified torque after the installation has been completed.
Specified torques
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - tyre pressure sensor, tyre pressure sensor without valve“
 

Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, tyre pressure sensor without valve, customer service version

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, tyre pressure sensor without valve, customer service version — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

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