Tire Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

Tire Low Pressure Sensor
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
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Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
2 Remove the tire from the wheel, release the tire bead from the rim 180 degrees from the valve.








Discard the tire valve and retaining nut.

Installation






CAUTION: Make sure that the seal is correctly located.

CAUTION: Make sure that new components are installed.
1 Install the washer and seal, making sure the valve remains pressed fully onto its seat.





WARNING: Make sure that any corrosion or dirt is removed from the mating surfaces.

WARNING: Make sure that a new tire valve, valve core, seal, washer, cap and retaining nut is installed.

CAUTION: Use lint free cloth.

CAUTION: Only use moderate force when installing the sensor.

NOTE:
Only tighten the nut finger tight at this stage.
Install the tire low pressure sensor and support the sensor body in position.
Support the back of the valve stem in order to prevent rotation to the tire low pressure sensor body.
Gently push the nut towards the center of the wheel. Tighten the nut.
Torque to: 8 Nm
2 Install the tire and balance the wheel.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
3 Lower the vehicle.