Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Use the tire changer in order to remove the tire from the wheel.
- Remove the TORX screw (1) from the tire pressure sensor (2) and pull it straight off the valve stem (3).
- Remove the tire valve stem by pulling it through the rim.
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 valve stem and NEW TORX screw during installation.