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

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-, this page covers removing the valveless sensor, production version — again confirm which variant is installed before starting.

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

Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, tyre pressure sensor without valve, production 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, production version

–  Turn nut -1- anti-clockwise until tyre pressure sensor -2- can be removed.
  Note
When the nut -1- is turned, the valve turns as well.
The tyre pressure sensor must always be renewed together with the metal valve → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
–  Remove metal valve → Chapter.
Installing
  Note
The tyre pressure sensor must always be renewed together with the metal valve → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
The new metal valve is offered as a repair kit together with a new bolt.
–  Install metal valve → Chapter.
  Caution
Before installing tyre pressure sensor, clean valve hole.
 

Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, tyre pressure sensor without valve, production version

–  Press tyre pressure sensor -1- against wheel rim, and secure it using a new bolt -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, production version

    Questions & answers

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

    How does Golf Mk7 production TPMS sensor removal differ?
    The production version uses a different clamp mechanism. Otherwise the same principle — remove tyre, release clamp, remove sensor.
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