Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean any dirt or debris from the sensor's grommet sealing area of the wheel.
- Insert the sensor in the valve stem hole with the air passage facing away from the wheel.
- Install the sensor nut and position the sensor body parallel to the inside wheel surface while torquing.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
- Install the tire on the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.
- Install the tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Learn the tire pressure sensors. Refer to Tire Pressure Sensor Learn .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid tire pressure sensor damage when mounting the tire back on the wheel, ensure a tolerance is maintained between the tire machine, or irons, tire bead, and the sensor.