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Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement: Removal

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NOTE: Each tire pressure sensor contains a lithium anode battery that is not removable. The complete tire pressure sensor should be disposed of according to local battery disposal guidelines or requirements. An improperly disposed battery can be harmful to the environment.
  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift (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: Removing Tire Valve Stem Cap And Valve Stem Core
    G06430673Courtesy 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 Tire Machine And Tire Iron
    G06430674Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the valve stem nut (A) and the washer (B), then remove the tire pressure sensor with the valve stem (C) from the wheel.
    NOTE: Check the nut and the washer; if they have deterioration or damage, replace with new ones during reassembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Valve Stem Nut And Washer
    G06430675Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove and discard the valve stem grommet (A) from the tire pressure sensor (B).
    NOTE:
    • The valve stem grommet might stay in the wheel; make sure you remove it.
    • Always use a new valve stem grommet whenever the tire pressure sensor has been removed from the wheel, or when replacing the tire.
    Fig 4: Identifying Valve Stem Grommet And Tire Pressure Sensor
    G06430676Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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