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Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement: Removal

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  1. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the wheel with the faulty sensor.
  3. Remove the tire valve stem cap and the valve stem core, and let the tire deflate.
  4. Remove any balance weights, and then break the bead loose from the wheel with a commercially available tire changer (A).
    NOTE: Note these items to avoid damaging the tire pressure sensor:
    • Do the outside of the wheel first.
    • Position the wheel as shown so the valve stem (B) is 90 degrees from the bead breaker (C) as shown.
    • Do not position the bead breaker of the tire changer too close to the rim.
      Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Position
      G05461767Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Position the wheel so the tire machine (A) and tire iron (B) are next to the valve stem (C) and will move away from it when the machine starts. Then remove the tire from the wheel.
    Fig 2: Positioning Wheel So Tire Machine
    G05461768Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove and discard the valve stem nut (A), then remove the tire pressure sensor and valve stem (B) from the wheel.
    NOTE: Use a new nut and a new valve stem on reassembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Tire Pressure Sensor And Valve Stem From Wheel
    G05461769Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove and discard the valve stem (A), and the screw (B) from the tire pressure sensor (C).
    NOTE: The valve stem grommet (D) might stay in the wheel; make sure you remove it.
    Fig 4: Identifying Valve Stem And Screw From Tire Pressure Sensor
    G05461770Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.