Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "TIRE ")
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
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Remove the sensor body (A) from the valve (B) in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Sensor Body From Valve
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Use the valve mounting tool to pull out the valve until it is entirely out of the lower hole.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Valve
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NOTE: Cut the rubber at the bottom of valve with a knife.

Fig 4: Rubber At Bottom Of Valve
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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
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CAUTION:
- The TPMS sensor valve bottom is not properly sealed if it is not fully mounted on the wheel, as shown in the following figure:
  
  Fig 6: TPMS Sensor Valve
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- Make sure that the valve body is pulled entirely through the hole.
  
  Fig 7: Valve Body
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Apply soapy water or lubricant to the upper/lower bead section of the tire.

Fig 8: Applying Soapy Water Or Lubricant To Upper And Lower Bead Section Of Tire
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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 At 5 O'Clock Position
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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: Pressing Tire Towards 3 O'Clock To Mount Lower Beads
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In order to mount the upper beads, press the tire towards 3 o'clock and turn the rim clockwise.

Fig 11: Pressing Tire Towards 3 O'Clock To Mount Upper Beads
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Inject air into the tire until the beads are in the correct position.

Fig 12: Injecting Air Into Tire
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Adjust the tire pressure according to the recommended tire pressure for the vehicle.
If the TPMS sensor malfunctions, you must perform TPMS sensor learning. Replace any faulty sensors and perform TPMS sensor learning.