Tire Pressure Sensor
CAUTION:
Make sure to install a new sensor grommet or an air leak can occur.
NOTE:
Do not remove the valve stem core to relieve the tire pressure.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE - Front or WHEEL AND TIRE - Rear .
- Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Train the tire pressure sensors. For additional information, refer to SENSOR TRAINING .
- Inflate the tire to the pressure specified on the safety certification sticker located on the driver door jamb.
Item 2: Sensor Retainer Nut Removal Note
- With the valve stem at the 6 o'clock position, remove the sensor retaining nut and allow the sensor to fall into the tire.
CAUTION:
If the valve stem core has been removed from the valve stem, a new nickel-plated core must be installed. Failure to use a nickel-plated core will result in corrosion and the possible loss of tire pressure.
NOTE:
Release the tire pressure by removing the sensor retaining nut.
Item 3: Tire Removal Note
- Using a suitable tire machine, separate both beads of the tire from the wheel.
- Place the wheel and tire on the turntable of the tire machine so that the valve stem hole is positioned 270 degrees from the mounting/dismounting fixture.
- Index-mark the valve stem and wheel weight positions.
- Lubricate the bead of the tire.
- Dismount the outside bead of the tire from the rim.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the valve stem mounting hole remains in the 6 o'clock position while separating the beads of the tire.
Item 3: Tire Installation Note
- Lubricate and mount the outside bead of the tire to the rim.
NOTE:
Do not allow the tire to rotate relative to the rim while mounting the tire.