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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle on a suitable support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Dismount the tire from the rim.
  4. Fig 1: View Of Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
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    CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the clear coating on aluminum wheels with the tire changing equipment. Scratching the clear coating could cause the aluminum wheel to corrode and the clear coating to peel from the wheel.
    NOTE: When servicing the tire pressure sensor always use a new tire pressure monitor (TPM) and a new TORX screw during installation.
  5. Remove the TORX screw (1) from the tire pressure sensor (2) and pull it straight off the tire pressure valve stem (3).
  6. Remove the tire pressure valve stem by pulling it through the rim.