Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean any dirt or debris from the sensor grommet sealing area of the wheel.

Fig 1: View Of Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor & Nut

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Insert the sensor in the valve stem hole with the air passage facing away from the wheel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the sensor nut and position the sensor body parallel to the inside wheel surface while torquing.
Tighten:
- For domestic vehicles, tighten the nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
- For export vehicles, tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

IMPORTANT: Before installing the tire on the wheel, note the following items to avoid tire pressure sensor damage upon tire mounting.

Position the mounting/dismounting head 180 degrees from the valve stem.
Position the bead transition area 45 degrees counter clockwise of the valve stem.
Using the tire machine, rotate the tire/wheel assembly clockwise when transferring the tire bead to the inside of the wheel rim.
Repeat items for outer bead.

Install the tire on the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.
Install the tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Learn the tire pressure sensors. Refer to Tire Pressure Sensor Learn .