Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle on a suitable support. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the tire/wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to TIRE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the tire pressure sensor nut.
- Remove the tire pressure sensor.
- Remove the washer from the tire pressure sensor.
IMPORTANT:
Care must be given in the following areas to ensure the sensor is not damaged upon sensor installation and tire mounting.
- Position the new sensor with the air passage facing away from the wheel
- When torquing the sensor nut ensure the sensor body stays parallel to the inside wheel surface and does not rotate and contact the wheel.
- When mounting the tire back on the wheel ensure a tolerance is maintained between the tire machine, or irons, tire bead and the sensor.