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TIRE TREAD CHECK SHEET

Front Tire Replacement Procedure

1.

Inspect the valve stems in the front wheels:

A.

If the valve stems are black-colored rubber-type (see Figure 5):

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They are standard tire valves.

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Go to Step 2.

B.

If the valve stems are silver-colored metal-type (see Figure 6):

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They contain a transponder for the special Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

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Use a non-permanent marker to mark the stem Left, or Right.

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Then follow the CAUTIONS before going to Step 2.

CAUTION:

First read the "Tips", below, before trying to remove a tire from the wheel.

Tire Removal Tips:

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When removing a tire with a TPMS "Transponder" installed (silver metal-type valve), before breaking the tire bead from the rim, first remove the
nut from the valve stem.                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

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