Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Put first side of tire onto rim.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel And Tire
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Apply suitable silicone lubricant to new transmitter seal, then install seal on transmitter. Refer to "FOR NORTH AMERICA: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " (for North America), "FOR MEXICO: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " (for Mexico).
NOTE: Always replace the seal after ever disassembly.
Mount transmitter on rim and tighten nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Sensor - Transmitter
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Speed for tightening nut should be less than 10 RPM.

NOTE: Make sure no burrs exist in the valve stem hole of the wheel.

Transmitter nut: 7.7 N.m (0.79 kg-m, 68 in-lb)
Place wheel on turntable of tire machine. Ensure that transmitter is 270 degrees from mounting head when second side of tire is fitted.

Fig 3: Removing Tire From Wheel
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

NOTE: Do not touch transmitter at mounting head.
Lubricate tire well and fit 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 "ADJUSTMENT ".
Install wheel and tire assembly in appropriate wheel position on vehicle. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
NOTE: If replacing the transmitter, the transmitter wake up operation must be performed. Refer to "TRANSMITTER WAKE UP OPERATION ".