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Tire Pressure Sensor: Removal

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  1. Raise vehicle on a suitable support. Remove tire/wheel assembly from vehicle.
  2. Dismount tire from wheel following tire changer manufacturer's instructions while paying special attention to the following to avoid damaging tire pressure sensor:
    • To prevent the pressing-off horn from damaging sensor, do not rest pressing-off horn on both rim sides in the area of the valve.
    • The valve should be approximately 15 cm to the right of the assembly head (to prevent tire iron from damaging sensor).
    • Tire bead must not press onto sensor.
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