Transmitter (Pressure Sensor): Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki Equator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place first side of tire onto rim.

Fig 1: Identifying Tire And Wheel Rim
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Apply suitable silicone lubricant to new transmitter seal then install seal on transmitter.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmitter Pressure Sensor And Nut
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NOTE: Always replace the seal after every disassembly.
Mount transmitter on wheel rim and tighten nut.
NOTE: Make sure no burrs exist in the valve stem hole of the wheel.

Transmitter nut tightening torque: 7.7 N.m (0.79 kg-m, 68 in-lb)
Place wheel on turntable of tire machine. Ensure that transmitter is 270 degrees from mounting/dismounting head.

Fig 3: Placing Wheel On Turntable Of Tire Machine
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NOTE: Do not touch transmitter with mounting head.
Lubricate tire well, and install second side of tire as normal. Ensure that tire does not rotate relative to rim.
Inflate tire and balance the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to [BALANCING WHEELS ]
Install wheel and tire assembly in appropriate wheel position on vehicle.
NOTE: If replacing the transmitter, then transmitter wake up operation must be performed. Refer to [TRANSMITTER WAKE UP OPERATION ].