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Removal And Installation

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire.

    (Refer to " Removal  ") 

  2. Remove the screw with torx driver (A).
    CAUTION:
    • When installing the tire, make sure the bead does not come in contact with the TPMS sensor.
    • Be careful not to damage the TPMS sensor when installing the bead near the TPMS sensor.
    G13834932Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the sensor housing (A) from the valve in the direction of the arrow.
    G13834933Courtesy 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.
    G13834934Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Cut the rubber(A) at the bottom of valve with a knife.
    G13834935Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply lubricant to the surface of the new valve, and then mount it through the valve hole of the wheel.

    Specified lubricants: soap water or YH100 (Lubricant for tire insert)

    NOTE:
    • After applying the lubricant, it should not be longer than 5 minutes until the valve is mounted.
    • "(If the lubricant is applied for more than 5 minutes, apply lubricant again)"
    G13834936Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply soapy water or lubricant to the upper/lower bead section of the tire.
    G13834937Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. To fit the bottom bead, position the sensor at the 5 o'clock position relative to the head on the tire changing machine
    G13834938Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Rotate the rim clockwise, and push down on the tire at the 3 o'clock position to fit bottom bead.
    CAUTION: Place the tire on the rim so the bottom bead touches the edge of the rim after the sensor (6 o'clock).
    G13834939Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. After bottom bead is on tire, rotate the rim until the sensor is at the 5 o'clock position relative to the head on the tire changing machine. Push down on the tire at the 3 o'clock position and rotate the rim clockwise to fit the top bead.
    G13834940Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Inflate the tire until both beads seat.
    G13834941Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Adjust the tire pressure according to the recommended tire pressure for the vehicle.

    Tire pressure:  2.50 kg/cm2 (35 psi)

  12. If the TPMS sensor malfunctions, you must perform TPMS sensor learning. Replace any faulty sensors and perform TPMS sensor learning.
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