Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement: Installation

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NOTE:

Use only wheels that have a "TPMS" stamp (A) on them.
This vehicle may be equipped with one of the two types of wheels.

Type 1

Fig 1: Identifying "TPMS" Stamp (Type 1)

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Type 2

Fig 2: Identifying "TPMS" Stamp (Type 2)

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Before installing the tire pressure sensor, clean the mating surfaces on the sensor and the wheel.
Install the tire pressure sensor (A) and the washer (B) to the wheel (C), and tighten the valve stem nut (D) finger tight. Make sure the pressure sensor is resting on the wheel.

Fig 3: Tire Pressure Sensor, Washer And Valve Stem Nut With Torque Specification
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Tighten the valve stem nut to the specified torque while holding the tire pressure sensor.
NOTE: Do not use air or electric impact tools to tighten a valve stem nut.
Lube the tire bead, and position the wheel so the tire machine (A) and tire iron (B) are next to the valve stem (C) and will move away from it when the machine starts. Then install the tire onto the wheel.

Fig 4: Identifying Tire Machine, Tire Iron And Valve Stem
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Inflate the tire to 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm² , 44 psi) to seat the tire bead to the rim, then adjust the tire pressure (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ), then install the valve stem cap.
NOTE: Make sure the tire bead is uniformly seated on both sides of the rim.
Check and adjust the wheel balance, then install the wheels on the vehicle.
Remove the jack stands, and lower the vehicle. Torque the wheel nuts to specifications.
Connect the HDS and memorize the tire pressure sensor IDs (see MEMORIZING A TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ID ).