Tires, Changing, Vehicles With Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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Replace the nickel-plated valve insert each time a tire is changed.

The tire pressure sensor can be reused.

-- For safety reason, replace the tire pressure sensor and clean the rim after using tire sealant.

-- Let air out of tire by removing nickel-plated valve insert.

-- Remove the tires. Refer to Fig 1.

-- When changing a tire, replace the valve insert. Refer to OVERVIEW - TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR -item 2- Valve Insert (See Figure).

-- Do not clean the sensors with steam blasting or strong compressed air.

-- When reusing used tire pressure sensors, check the connection between the sensor and the metal valve for damage.

Replace damaged sensors.

CAUTION:

When installing the new sealing washer and the new sealing ring, counter-hold them so that the valve body cannot slip through.

If the connection breaks, then replace the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor --.

-- Install tires. Refer to Fig 2.

-- Install new nickel-plated valve insert.

-- Fill tires.

-- Balance the tire.

Fig 1: Dismounting Tire

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Roll or press the tire off.

When using pressure paddles, first separate tires from side opposite of valve.

Do not use pressure paddles in hatched area -a-.

-- Position the mounting head near the valve so the tire iron can be positioned approximately 30° -b- next to the valve.

-- Then remove tire in valve area first.

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Tire

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Do not use pressure paddles in valve area.

-- Position tire pressure sensor approximately 180° opposite the mounting head.

-- Press tire in bed approximately 90° in front of mounting head -arrow-.

-- Mount tire.