Tire Pressure Sensor: Removal
- Remove wheel. Remove the valve core and cap, and release air from the tire. See Fig 1.
- After ensuring that air is sufficiently released, remove the nut and washer that is used to hold the tire pressure sensor and drop the sensor inside the tire.NOTE: Keep the removed cap, valve core, nut and washer.
- After dropping the tire pressure sensor into the tire, disengage the bead using the shoe of the tire remover. See Fig 2.NOTE: Be careful not to damage the tire pressure sensor due to interference between the sensor and tire bead.
- Remove the bead on the upper side following the usual procedure.
- Take out the sensor from the tire, and remove the bead on the lower side following the usual procedure.NOTE: Check that no cracks or damage are visible on the grommet. If so, replace the grommet together with the washer and nut.
NOTE:
Tire pressure sensor is powered by a lithium battery. When sensor is defective, remove battery and dispose of properly.