Transmitter (Pressure Sensor): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place first side of tire onto rim.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel And Tire
Apply suitable silicone lubricant to new transmitter seal then install seal on transmitter. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
NOTE: Always replace the seal after every disassembly.
Mount transmitter on rim and tighten nut.
NOTE: Make sure no burrs exist in the valve stem hole of the wheel.

Transmitter nut tightening torque : 5.5 N.m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Sensor-Transmitter
Place wheel on turntable of tire machine. Ensure that transmitter is 270 degrees from mounting/dismounting head.
NOTE: Do not touch transmitter with mounting head.

Fig 3: Identifying Position Of Valve Hole From Mounting Head
Lubricate tire well, and install second side of tire as normal.
Ensure that tire does not rotate relative to rim.
Inflate tire and balance the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to "WHEEL BALANCE INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT ".
Install wheel and tire assembly in appropriate wheel position on vehicle. Refer to "ROTATION ".
NOTE: If replacing the transmitter, then transmitter wake up operation must be performed. Refer to "TRANSMITTER WAKE UP OPERATION ".
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION ".