Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement (Snap In Style)

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement (Snap In Style) Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Dismount the tire from the wheel. Tire Dismounting and Mounting
4. If a tire sealant product was used/found within the tire/wheel, use a mild dish soap, clean water and shop cloths to remove the sealant residue from the tire and wheel surfaces.

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement (Snap In Style) — figure 1

Note

A typical tire pressure sensor is depicted in graphic for illustrative purposes only and may differ in actual appearance.

5. Use a suitable tool (4) inserted into the hole of the valve stem (3) to prevent it from rotating.
6. Remove and DISCARD the tire pressure indicator sensor bolt (1).
7. Remove the tire pressure indicator sensor (2) by pulling it straight off of the valve stem (3).

Caution

Do not scratch or damage the clear coating on aluminum wheels with the tire changing equipment. Scratching the clear coating could cause the aluminum wheel to corrode and the clear coating to peel from the wheel.

8. Remove and DISCARD the valve stem (3) by pulling it through the wheel. Installation Procedure

Note

Never install the tire pressure indicator sensor on unapproved wheel rims.

Note

Whenever the Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor is removed from the rim, install a new valve stem and a new bolt. Do not reuse the old parts.

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement (Snap In Style) — figure 2

Note

A typical tire pressure sensor is depicted in graphic for illustrative purposes only and may differ in actual appearance.

Note

Illustration shows tire pressure indicator sensor in the final installation position.

1. Before installation, verify the orientation of the valve stem (1) for the correct position of the tire pressure indicator sensor (2).

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement (Snap In Style) — figure 3

2. Remove the NEW bolt (3) from the NEW tire pressure indicator sensor (2) and pull it straight off of the NEW valve stem (1).
3. Apply lubricant to the NEW valve stem (1). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement (Snap In Style) — figure 4

4. Using a tire valve stem installation tool (2), pull the valve stem (1) through in a direction parallel to the valve hole on the wheel.

Note

Ensure the flat of the valve lines up with the flats of the snap in the enclosure.

5. Assemble the tire pressure indicator sensor (2) to the NEW valve stem (3).
6. Use a suitable tool (4) inserted into the hole of the valve stem (3) to prevent it from rotating.

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

7. Install and tighten the NEW tire pressure indicator sensor bolt (1). Fastener Specifications

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement (Snap In Style) — figure 5

8. Check that the valve stem (1) is concentric and completely seated in the valve stem hole of the wheel (2).

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement (Snap In Style) — figure 6

9. Make sure that there is a gap between the valve stem (1) and the tire pressure indicator sensor (2).

Note

The tire should not have contact with the tire pressure indicator sensor during installation to prevent a damage of the tire pressure indicator sensor.

10. Mount the tire to the wheel. Tire Dismounting and Mounting
11. Inflate the tire to the specified pressure as stated on the tire placard.
12. Install the NEW dust cap.
13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
14. Perform the tire pressure indicator sensor learn procedure. Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Learn
15. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.