Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle on a suitable support. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the tire/wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
NOTE:
Before the tire is removed from the wheel, note the following items to avoid tire pressure sensor damage upon tire dismounting:
- Place the sensor's cap and valve on a dry clean surface after removal. The cap is aluminum and the valve is nickel plated to prevent corrosion and are not to be substituted with a cap or valve made of any other material.
- Position the bead breaking fixture 90 degrees from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
- Position the mounting/dismounting head so the tire iron, or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bead up and over the mounting/dismounting head.
- Using the tire machine, rotate the tire/wheel assembly clockwise when transferring the tire bead to the outside of the wheel rim.
- Repeat items for inner bead.
Remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to TIRE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING .

Fig 1: Identifying Tire Pressure Sensor With Sensor Nut
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

NOTE: If any tire sealant is noted upon tire dismounting, replace the sensor. Refer to TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR SENSOR REPLACEMENT . Also remove all residual liquid sealant from the inside of the tire and wheel surfaces.
Remove the tire pressure sensor nut.
Remove the sensor from the wheel hole.
Remove the sensor grommet from the valve stem.