Transmitter (Pressure Sensor): Installation

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Place first side of tire onto rim.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Rim 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 "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
NOTE: Always replace the seal after every disassembly.
Mount transmitter on rim and tighten nut to specification.
NOTE: Make sure no burrs exist in the valve stem hole of the wheel.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Sensor-Transmitter
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Place wheel on turntable of tire machine. Ensure that transmitter is 270 degrees from mounting/dismounting head.

Fig 3: Identifying Position Of Valve Hole From Mounting Head
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

NOTE: Do not touch transmitter with 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 ADJUSTMENT ".
Install wheel and tire assembly in appropriate wheel position on vehicle.
NOTE: If replacing transmitter, transmitter wake up operation must be performed. Refer to "TRANSMITTER WAKE UP OPERATION ".
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, if equipped. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION ".