Installation Procedure
- Clean any dirt or debris from the grommet sealing areas.
- Install the grommet on the sensor valve stem.
- Insert the sensor in the wheel hole with the air passage facing away from the wheel.
- Install the sensor nut and position the sensor body parallel to the inside wheel surface while torquing.
Tighten: Tighten the sensor nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
- Position the mounting/dismounting head 180 degrees from the valve stem.
- Position the bead transition area 45 degrees counterclockwise of the valve stem.
- Using the tire machine, rotate the tire/wheel assembly clockwise when transferring the tire bead to the inside of the wheel rim.
- Repeat items for outer bead.
- Install the tire on the wheel. Refer to Tire Dismounting and Mounting .
- Install the tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Before installing the tire on the wheel, note the following items to avoid tire pressure sensor damage upon tire mounting:
