Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement: Installation

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NOTE:

Use only wheels that have a "TPMS" stamp (A) on them.
This vehicle may be equipped with one of the two types of wheels.

Type 1

Fig 1: Identifying TPMS Stamp - Type 1

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Type 2

Fig 2: Identifying TPMS Stamp - Type 2

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Before installing the tire pressure sensor, clean the mating surfaces on the sensor and the wheel.
Install the tire pressure sensor (A) and the washer (B) to the wheel (C), and tighten the valve stem nut (D) finger tight. Make sure the pressure sensor is resting on the wheel.

Fig 3: Identifying Tire Pressure Sensor Installation Position
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Tighten the valve stem nut to the specified torque while holding the tire pressure sensor.
NOTE: Do not use air or electric impact tools to tighten a valve stem nut.
Lube the tire bead, and position the wheel so the tire machine (A) are next to the valve stem (B) and will move away from it when the machine starts. Then install the tire onto the wheel.

Fig 4: Installing Tire Onto Wheel
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Inflate the tire to 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm² , 44 psi) to seat the tire bead to the rim, then adjust the tire pressure (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ), then install the valve stem cap.
NOTE: Make sure the tire bead is uniformly seated on both sides of the rim.
Check and adjust the wheel balance, then install the wheels on the vehicle.
Remove the jack stands, and lower the vehicle. Torque the wheel nuts to specifications (see step 2 under KNUCKLE/HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
Connect the HDS and memorize the tire pressure sensor IDs (see MEMORIZING THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ID ).

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) (If brakes maintenance is required)

The Acura MDX SRS includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub, a front passenger's airbag in the dashboard above the glove box, seat belt tensioners in the front seat belt retractors, side curtain airbags in the sides of the roof, and side airbags in the front seat-backs. Information necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. Items marked with an asterisk (*) on the contents page include or are located near SRS components. Servicing, disassembling, or replacing these items requires special precautions and tools, and should be done by an authorized Acura dealer.

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal injury or death in the event of a severe frontal or side collision, all SRS service work should be done by an authorized Acura dealer.
Improper service procedures, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal injury caused by unintentional deployment of the airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seat belt tensioners.
Do not bump or impact the SRS unit, front impact sensors, side impact sensors, or rear safing sensor, especially when the ignition switch is in ON (II), or for at least 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0); otherwise, the system may fail in a collision, or the airbags may deploy.
SRS electrical connectors are identified by yellow color coding. Related components are located in the steering column, center console, dashboard, dashboard lower cover, in the dashboard above the glove box, in the front seats, in the roof side, and around the floor. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.