Tire Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

Removal

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

1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





2. 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.

With the valve stem at the 6 o'clock position, remove the sensor retaining nut and allow the sensor to fall into the tire.





3. CAUTION: Make sure that the valve stem mounting hole remains in the 6 o'clock position while separating the beads of the tire.

Using a suitable tire machine, separate both beads of the tire from the wheel.





4. 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.





5. Remove the tire pressure sensor.
- Discard the grommet.

Installation





1. Install the sensor and tighten the retainer nut.





2. NOTE: Do not allow the tire to rotate relative to the rim while mounting the tire.

Lubricate and mount the outside bead of the tire to the rim.
3. Inflate the tire to the pressure specified on the safety certification sticker located on the driver door jamb.
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Train the tire pressure sensors.