Wheels/Tires - New Style Tire Valves

Wheels/Tires - New Style Tire Valves

SI M36 03 10

Wheels and Tires

December 2010

Technical Service

SUBJECT

New Style Tire Valves

MODEL

All

INFORMATION

2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 92

The tire valves for use with Tire Pressure Monitor Systems have been redesigned. The new style valves (Shown above in the illustration) can be

identified by the smaller/conventional type cap (1) and the tapered seat at the valve's base (3).

^ The sealing washer (indicated by the arrow) is no longer required with the new style valve.

^ The valve has been modified in the area of the rubber seal (3).

^ The only component which is interchangeable between the two valves is the valve cap (1). When replacing a tire valve, the old cap can be reused,

if necessary, to ensure that all the tire valves are fitted with matching caps.

^ Always refer to the Repair Manual for proper installation instructions, including tightening torques.