Tire Pressure Warning Valve And Transmitter: Removal: Removal

REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING VALVE AND TRANSMITTER

Remove the cap and valve core and release the air from the tire.
NOTE:
Keep the removed cap and valve core.
After ensuring that a sufficient amount of air has been released, remove the nut and washer used to secure the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. Then drop the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter with the grommet into the tire.
HINT:

The grommet may remain attached to the rim.

After dropping the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter into the tire, disengage the bead using the shoe of a tire remover.

Fig 1: Identifying Clearance Between Tire And Shoe

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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Tire
*2	Shoe

NOTE:

Be careful as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may become damaged due to interference between the valve and tire bead.
Set the tire remover shoe as shown in the illustration.
Width (A)

10 to 20 mm (0.394 to 0.787 in.)

Separate the upper bead.
Take out the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter with the grommet from the tire and separate the lower bead.
Remove the grommet from the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter.