Wheel Sensor - TPMS - Remove And Replace: Installation
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- Clean and inspect the wheel and valve hole. Remove any dirt, burrs, or swarf.
- Install the valve retaining screw to the wheel sensor.NOTE: Ensure that the square faces are parallel with the slot in the sensor.
- Screw the valve onto the sensor screw. Ensure that the valve screw is free to move in the slot.
- Position the sensor and valve to wheel and loosely secure it with the retaining nut.
- Holding the sensor firmly against the inside of the wheel, tighten the valve retaining nut.
- Baolong TPMS: Torque 5 N.m.
- Continental TPMS: Torque 8 N.m.
NOTE: Before the full torque is reached, an internal break off ring will "give". Continue to tighten the nut until the full torque is achieved. - Inspect the sensor location; both feet should be in contact with the wheel. If the sensor is not firmly located it should be reinstalled using a new valve and screw.
- Apply a suitable lubricant to the tire bead.
- Ensure that the tire bead is correctly located between the sensor and the wheel.
- Inflate the tire until both the tire beads are seated on the wheel. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended pressure and install the valve cap.
- Check the tire for air leaks.
- Balance the wheel.
- Install the wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Perform the wheel sensor TPMS ID learn procedure.
- Baolong TPMS: , refer to TPMS Sensor - ID Learn Procedure - Baolong .
- Continental TPMS: , refer to TPMS Sensor - ID Learn Procedure - Continental .
- Drive the vehicle for approximately one minute at a speed exceeding 20 mph (32 km/h) until the ID learn process is completed.NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle has no TPMS alerts before you return the vehicle to the customer.