Tire Pressure Sensor: Removal

Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE - FRONT or WHEEL AND TIRE - REAR .

CAUTION: Make sure to install a new sensor grommet or an air leak can occur.

NOTE: Do not remove the valve stem core to relieve the tire pressure.

Fig 1: Removing Valve Stem Core To Relieve Tire Pressure

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The following illustration and table indicates parts making up the tire pressure monitoring sensor assembly.

CAUTION: If the valve stem core has been removed from the valve stem, reinstall the original valve stem core. If the original valve stem core is damaged, a nickel-plated core must be installed. Failure to use a nickel-plated core will result in corrosion and the possible loss of tire pressure.

NOTE: Release the tire pressure by removing the sensor retaining nut.

Fig 2: Removing Sensor Retaining Nut And Pushing Sensor By Hand Into Tire

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

With the valve stem at the 6 o'clock position, remove the sensor retaining nut and push the sensor by hand into the tire (with the cap on).
Using a suitable tire machine, separate both beads of the tire from the wheel.

CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the tire pressure sensor while separating the outside bead of tire from the wheel.

Fig 3: Lubricating Bead Of Tire And Dismount Outside Bead Of Tire From Wheel

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Place the wheel and tire on the turntable of the tire machine, index-mark the valve stem and wheel weight positions, lubricate the bead of the tire and dismount the outside bead of the tire from the wheel.
Remove the tire pressure sensor from inside the tire.

Fig 4: Removing Tire Pressure Sensor From Inside Tire
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the grommet from the tire pressure sensor.