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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the tire.

    (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "TIRE ")

  2. 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: Remove Screw With Torx Driver
    G11935862Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the sensor body (A) from the valve (B) in the direction of the arrow.
    Fig 2: Remove Sensor Body From Valve
    G11935863Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Use the valve mounting tool to pull out the valve until it is entirely out of the lower hole.
    Fig 3: Pull Out Valve Using Valve Mounting Tool
    G11935864Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Cut the rubber at the bottom of valve with a knife.
    Fig 4: Cut Rubber At Bottom Of Valve With Knife
    G11935865Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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: Apply Lubricant To Surface Of Valve
    G11935866Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    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
      G11935867Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Make sure that the valve body is pulled entirely through the hole.
    Fig 7: Valve Body Location
    G11935868Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply soapy water or lubricant to the upper/lower bead section of the tire.
    Fig 8: Apply Soapy Water/Lubricant To Upper/Lower Bead Section Of Tir
    G11935869Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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: Mounting Lower Beads
    G11935870Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. 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: Mounting Tire On Wheel
    G11935871Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. In order to mount the upper beads, press the tire towards 3 o'clock and turn the rim clockwise.
    Fig 11: Mounting Upper Beads
    G11935872Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Inject air into the tire until the beads are in the correct position.
    Fig 12: Injecting Air Into Tire
    G11935873Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Adjust the tire pressure according to the recommended tire pressure for the vehicle.
  12. If the TPMS sensor malfunctions, you must perform TPMS sensor learning. Replace any faulty sensors and perform TPMS sensor learning.