Tire Pressure Sensor Removal and Installation: Removal
NOTICE:
Each tire pressure sensor contains a lithium anode battery that is not removable. The complete tire pressure sensor should be disposed of according to local battery disposal guidelines or requirements. Improper battery disposal can be harmful to the environment.
- Vehicle - Lift
- Wheel with the Faulty Tire Pressure Sensor - Remove - Refer to: Wheel Removal and Installation (2017 2018 2019 2020) , or Wheel Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016)
- Tire Pressure Sensor - Remove
1. Remove the tire valve stem cap and the valve stem core to deflate the tire. 2. Remove any balance weights.
3. Break the bead loose from the wheel with a commercially available tire changer (A).
NOTICE:
Note these items to avoid damaging the tire pressure sensor:
- Do the outside of the wheel first.
- Position the wheel as shown so the valve stem (B) is 90 degrees from the bead breaker (C) as shown.
- Do not position the bead breaker of the tire changer too close to the rim.
4. Position the wheel so that the tire machine (A) and the tire iron (B) are next to the valve stem (C), and will move away from it when the machine starts. 5. Remove the tire from the wheel.
6. Remove the valve stem nut (A) and the washer (B). NOTE:Check the nut and the washer; if they are deteriorated or damaged, replace them with new ones during reassembly.
7. Remove the tire pressure sensor with the valve stem (C).
8. Remove and discard the valve stem grommet (A). NOTE:- The valve stem grommet might stay in the wheel; make sure you remove it.
- Always use a new valve stem grommet whenever the tire pressure sensor has been removed from the wheel, or when replacing the tire.