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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the tire.

    (Proceed to Tires/Wheels - "TIRE ")

  2. Remove the screw with torx driver (A).
    CAUTION:
    • When installing the bead brake, make sure that it does not come in contact with the TPMS sensor.
    • Be careful not to damage the TPMS sensor when installing the bead brake near the TPMS sensor.
    Fig 1: Removing Screw With Torx Driver
    G11812800Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the sensor body (A) from the valve (B) in the direction of the arrow.
    Fig 2: Removing Sensor Body From Valve
    G11812801Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Use the valve mounting tool to pull out the valve until it is entirely out of the lower hole.
    Fig 3: Pulling Out Valve Using Valve Mounting Tool
    G11812802Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Cut the rubber at the bottom of valve with a knife.
    Fig 4: Valve Cutting Area
    G11812803Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply lubricant to the surface of the valve, and then mount it through the valve hole of the wheel.
    NOTE: We recommend using regular soapy water as lubricant.
    Fig 5: Applying Lubricant To Surface Of Valve
    G11812804Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • The TPMS sensor valve bottom is not properly sealed if it is not fully mounted on the wheel, as displayed in the following figure:
      Fig 6: TPMS Sensor Valve Bottom
      G11812805Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Make sure that the valve body is pulled entirely through the hole.
      Fig 7: Pulling Valve Body
      G11812806Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply soapy water or lubricant to the upper/lower bead section of the tire.
    Fig 8: Applying Soapy Water Or Lubricant To Upper/Lower Bead Section Of Tire
    G11812807Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. In order to mount lower the beads, place the TPMS sensor at 5 o'clock, starting from the head of the tire replacement equipment.
    Fig 9: Placing TPMS Sensor
    G11812808Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Rotate the rim clockwise and press tire towards 3 o'clock to mount the lower beads.
    CAUTION:
    • Mount the tire on the wheel. Make sure that the beads touch the edge of the rim behind the sensor (towards 6 o'clock).
    Fig 10: Rotating Rim Clockwise
    G11812809Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. In order to mount the upper beads, press the tire towards 3 o'clock and turn the rim clockwise.
    Fig 11: Turning Rim Clockwise
    G11812810Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Inject air into the tire until the beads are in the correct position.
    Fig 12: Injecting Air Into Tire
    G11812811Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Adjust the tire pressure according to the recommended tire pressure for the vehicle.
  12. If the TPMS sensor malfunctions, you must perform TPMS sensor learning. Replace any faulty sensors and perform TPMS sensor learning.