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Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement: Installation

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NOTE:
  • Use only wheels that have a "TPMS" or "SZA" stamp (A) on the inside of the aluminum wheels and the outside of the steel wheels.
  • This vehicle may be equipped with one of the three types of wheels.

Type 1 (aluminum wheel) 

Fig 1: Identifying TPMS Stamp On Inside Of Aluminum Wheels - Type 1 (Aluminum Wheel)
G05962852Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Type 2 (aluminum wheel) 

Fig 2: Identifying TPMS Stamp On Inside Of Aluminum Wheels - Type 2 (Aluminum Wheel)
G05962853Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Type 3 (steel wheel) 

Fig 3: Identifying TPMS Stamp On Inside Of Aluminum Wheels - Type 3 (Steel Wheel)
G05962854Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  1. Before installing the tire pressure sensor, clean the mating surfaces on the sensor and the wheel.
  2. Install the tire pressure sensor (A) and the washer (B) to the wheel (C), and tighten the valve stem nut (D) finger tight. Make sure the pressure sensor is resting on the wheel.
    Fig 4: Tire Pressure Sensor, Washer, Wheel & Valve Stem Nut With Torque Specifications
    G05962855Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Tighten the valve stem nut to the specified torque while holding the tire pressure sensor.
    NOTE: Do not use air or electric impact tools to tighten a valve stem nut.
  4. Lube the tire bead sparingly with a paste-type tire mounting lubricant, and 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 install the tire onto the wheel.
    Fig 5: Positioning Wheel On Tire Machine & Tire Iron
    G05962856Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. With a dry air source, inflate the tire to 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm2 , 44 psi) to seat the tire bead to the rim, then adjust the tire pressure (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ), and install the valve stem cap.
    NOTE: Make sure the tire bead is seated on both sides of the rim uniformly.
  6. Check and adjust the wheel balance, then install the wheels on the vehicle.
  7. Remove the jack stands, and lower the vehicle. Torque the wheel nuts to specification.
  8. Connect the HDS and memorize the tire pressure sensor IDs (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS  ).
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