Tire Pressure Sensor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a new grommet on the tire pressure sensor.
- Lubricate and mount the outside and inside bead of the tire to the rim. Do not allow the tire to rotate relative to the rim while mounting the tire.
- Push the side wall of the tire and install the tire pressure sensor. Tighten the nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Tighten the sensor retaining nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) (approximately two clockwise turns after the nut has been tightened by hand).
- Inflate the tire to the pressure specified on the safety certification sticker located on the driver door or door pillar.
- Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE - FRONT or WHEEL AND TIRE - REAR .
- Train the tire pressure sensors. For additional information, refer to SENSOR TRAINING Component Test.
CAUTION:
Overtightening the tire pressure sensor valve stem nut can damage the tire pressure sensor, under tightening can cause air leaks.
CAUTION:
Overtightening the tire pressure sensor valve stem nut can damage the tire pressure sensor, under tightening can cause air leaks.
NOTE:
Sensor position is critical for correct sensor operation. The "flat" side of the sensor must be facing the wheel and the "slanted" side of the sensor must be facing away from the wheel. When correctly installed, there will be a very small gap between the sensor and the wheel.
NOTE:
Tightening the nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) equals approximately two clockwise turns after the nut has been tightened by hand.
CAUTION:
Use only special tool 204-354 anytime tire pressures are measured to be sure that accurate values are obtained.
CAUTION:
Place the air chuck straight on the valve stem to inflate the tire. Do not cock the air chuck during the inflation cycle. Doing so can damage the valve stem and cause air leaks.
CAUTION:
Ford recommends using a round head air chuck on tire pressure sensors; it is not recommended to use air chucks with long shanks.
CAUTION:
Use only OEM valve caps (aluminum or plastic valve caps) with the tire pressure sensors. Do not use brass threaded valve caps with the tire pressure sensors.