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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the tire.

    (Refer to "TIRE "

  2. Remove the screw with torx driver (A).
    CAUTION:
    • When installing the bead brake, make sure that it does not come in contact with the TPMS sensor.
    • Be careful not to damage the TPMS sensor when installing the bead brake near the TPMS sensor.
    3. Fig 1: Remove The Screw With Torx Driver
    G00570791Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the sensor body (A) from the valve (B) in the direction of the arrow.
    4. Fig 2: Remove The Sensor Body
    G00570792Courtesy 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.
    NOTE: Cut the rubber at the bottom of valve with a knife.
    5. Fig 3: Valve Mounting Tool
    G00570793Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply lubricant to the surface of the valve, and then mount it through the valve hole of the wheel.
    NOTE: We recommend using regular soapy water as lubricant.
    Fig 4: Cut The Rubber At The Bottom Of Valve
    G00570794Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • The TPMS sensor valve bottom is not properly sealed if it is not fully mounted on the wheel, as illustrated in the following figure:
      • Fig 5: Apply Lubricant Then Pull Through
      G10714389Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Make sure that the valve body is pulled entirely through the hole.
    6. Fig 6: Valve Body Is Pulled Entirely Through
    G00570796Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply soapy water or lubricant to the upper/lower bead section of the tire.
    Fig 7: Lubricating Upper/Lower Bead Section
    G09773347Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. In order to mount lower the beads, place the TPMS sensor at 5 o'clock, starting from the head of the tire replacement equipment.
    8. Fig 8: Tire Replacement Equipment Position
    G00570797Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Rotate the rim clockwise and press tire towards 3 o'clock to mount the lower beads.
    CAUTION:
    • Mount the tire on the wheel. Make sure that the beads touch the edge of the rim behind the sensor (towards 6 o'clock).
    Fig 9: Rotation Of Rim Clockwise (1 Of 2)
    G09773348Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. In order to mount the upper beads, press the tire towards 3 o'clock and turn the rim clockwise.
    Fig 10: Rotation Of Rim Clockwise (2 Of 2)
    G09773349Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Inject air into the tire until the beads are in the correct position.
    Fig 11: Injecting Air Into Tire
    G09773350Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Adjust the tire pressure according to the recommended tire pressure for the vehicle.
  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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