Wheel Unit Removal/Installation (Us): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply soapy water to the area shown in the illustration.CAUTION:
- To prevent damaging the air pressure sensor, do not soak it in water or spray water on it.
- Remove the cap.
- Insert the air pressure sensor valve into the wheel valve hole.
- Install the valve removal tool to the air pressure sensor valve.
- Pull the air pressure sensor valve straight out of the valve hole as shown in the illustration and secure the air pressure sensor to the wheel.CAUTION:
- Pull the air pressure sensor valve straight out of the valve hole. If the air pressure sensor valve is pulled out in the wrong direction, excessive force could be applied to the valve and damage it.
- To prevent air leakage, install the valve so that there is no gap between the tip of the valve and wheel.
- To prevent damaging the air pressure sensor, do not apply impact to the wheel or pressure sensor.
NOTE:- Install the air pressure sensor so that it does not contact the inner side of the wheel.
- After applying soapy water, install within 5 min.
- Install the air pressure sensor to a clean and dry wheel with no burrs/file scratches on the valve hole.
- Do not use an air pressure sensor that has been damaged by being dropped from a 1 meter or more height.
- Always install the valve cap except when pumping air, bleeding air, and checking air pressure.
- Verify that the air pressure sensor is installed parallel to the wheel as shown in the illustration.
- Apply bead wax to the tire bead area.
- Install the tire to the wheel using the following procedure.
- Install the wheel to the turntable of the tire changer.
- Place the tire on the wheel.NOTE:
- Verify the rotation direction of the tire.
- Set the installation head to the location shown in the illustration.CAUTION:
- Set the air pressure sensor to the position shown in the illustration so that it does not get damaged.
- Rotate the turntable and install the lower bead.NOTE:
- If the upper bead slips on the wheel while installing the lower bead, stop rotating and install it again from the correct position.
- Install the upper bead using the same installation procedure for the lower bead.
- Pump air into the tire.