Section 510 (Tires & Wheels): Sensor: Installation

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Fig 1: Sensor Mounting - Exploded View

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1 - METAL WASHER

2 - SEAL

3 - NUT (WITH PRESSED-IN WASHER)

4 - CAP (WITH SEAL)

5 - SECTIONAL CUTAWAY OF WHEEL

6 - TPM SENSOR

NOTE: Before reinstalling an existing tire pressure sensor, replace seal (2) and metal washer (1) at base of sensor valve stem (6) to ensure proper sealing. See Fig 1.

Wipe area clean around sensor/valve stem mounting hole in wheel (5). Make sure surface of wheel is not damaged.

Fig 2: Tire Pressure Sensor

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1 - ANTENNA STRAP

2 - VALVE STEM

3 - IDENTIFICATION INSIGNIA

CAUTION: To avoid damaging sensor antenna strap (1), hold pressure against rear of metal valve stem (2) while sensor is inserted through wheel mounting hole and nut is installed. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Sensor Installation to Wheel

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1 - TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR

2 - WHEEL

3 - NUT (WITH WASHER)

Insert sensor (1) through wheel (2) as shown keeping pressure against rear of metal valve stem (See Arrow). Potted side of sensor is to be positioned toward wheel. Do not attempt to mount sensor otherwise, damage may occur. See Fig 3.
Install sensor nut (with pressed-in washer) (3) by hand. See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Seat Sensor Against Wheel Interior
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1 - WHEEL INTERIOR

2 - TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR

NOTE: Before tightening sensor nut, push downward on sensor housing (2) in an attempt to make it flush with interior contour of wheel (1). See Fig 4.
While holding sensor in position, tighten sensor nut to 6.5 N.m (58 in. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: Over-torquing the sensor nut by as little as 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.) may result in sensor separation from the valve stem. Under this condition, the sensor may still function, however, the condition should be corrected immediately.

Mount tire on wheel following tire changer manufacturers instructions, paying special attention to the following to avoid damaging tire pressure sensor:

Fig 5: Mounting Tire Using Rotating Wheel Machine

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1 - HEAD OF CHANGER LOCATED HERE

2 - VALVE STEM

Rotating Wheel Tire Changers- Once the wheel is mounted to the changer, position the sensor valve stem (2) approximately 210° from the head of the changer (located at 1) in a clockwise direction before rotating the wheel (also in a clockwise direction) to mount the tire. Use this procedure on both the upper and lower tire beads. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Mounting Tire Using Rotating Tool Machine

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1 - VALVE STEM

2 - INSTALLATION END OF MOUNTING/DISMOUNTING TOOL

3 - BEAD BREAKER (KEEP CLEAR OF SENSOR)

Rotating Tool Tire Changers - Position the wheel on the changer so that the sensor valve stem (1) is located approximately 210° clockwise from the installation end of the mounting/dismounting tool (2) once the tool is mounted for tire installation. Make sure the sensor is clear of the lower bead breaker area (3) to avoid damaging the sensor when the breaker rises. Rotate the tool (2) in a counterclockwise direction to mount the tire. Use this procedure on both the upper and lower tire beads. See Fig 6.

Adjust air pressure to that listed on Tire Inflation Pressure Label (Placard) provided with vehicle (usually applied to driver's side B-pillar). Make sure original style valve stem cap is securely installed to keep moisture out of sensor.
Install tire and wheel assembly on vehicle .
Lower vehicle.
Drive vehicle for a minimum of five minutes while maintaining a continuous speed above 20 mph (32 km/h). During this time the system will learn the new sensor ID code and will clear any DTC's automatically.

NOTE: If a sensor cannot be trained, refer to TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING .