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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Deflate tire. Unscrew transmitter retaining nut and allow transmitter to fall into tire.
  2. Gently bounce tire so that transmitter falls to bottom of tire. Place on tire changing machine and break both tire beads ensuring that the transmitter remains at the bottom of the tire.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmitter
    G04876605Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Turn tire so that valve hole is at bottom and bounce so that transmitter is near valve hole. Carefully lift tire onto turntable and position valve hole (and transmitter) 270 degrees from mounting/dismounting head.
  4. Lubricate tire well and remove first side of the tire. Reach inside the tire and remove the transmitter.
    Fig 2: Removing Tire Form Wheel
    G04899218Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.