Tire Pressure Sensor: Removal
- Raise vehicle on a suitable support. Remove tire/wheel assembly from vehicle.
- Remove valve cap and core to deflate the tire.
- Once tire pressure is relieved, remove valve nut and the TPMS transmitter fall inside the tire.
- Place on tire changing machine. Break both tire beads, ensuring that tire pressure sensor remains in the bottom of the tire.NOTE: Damage to the TPMS transmitter may occur, be careful.
- Lubricate tire well, and remove outer side of tire.
- Reach inside tire and remove TPMS transmitter.
- Hold the TPMS transmitter and the seal washer. Slowly remove the seal washer, making sure the valve thread is not damage.
- Using a soft tool to prevent scratching valve, remove grommet from TPMS transmitter.
- Support the rear of the TPMS transmitter valve with your thumb. Clean the TPMS transmitter and valve stemNOTE: Damage to the TPMS transmitter may occur, be careful.