Removing TPMS sensor

[DAVE61353]

I have to change a bent wheel so I need to remove the sensor. How do I remove this without damaging it in order to install in the new wheel.

Thanks

[cubefx]

1. Take tire off.
2. Loosen the valve stem with 10mm or 11mm wrench.
3. Remove TPMS

CUBE

[DAVE61353]

Thanks CUBE!

[rubyg]

T replace seals on sensor,torque to specs.

[cubefx]

Originally Posted by rubyg

T replace seals on sensor,torque to specs.

I powdecoated my rims at 3000 miles and I didn`t replace cores or seals but did use toque wrench to tighten TPMS sensors back @8nm.
I think you only need to replace seals and cores if you replacing your tires, let say at 40000 miles.


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[JIM VINYARD]

When ever you remove the TPMS from your wheel and install again you should replace the seal and the plastic nut, you can buy kits to do this. The reason for replacing the plastic nut is because it gets deformed after installation and torque. I replaced the seals and nuts on my ridgeline when installing new wheels and this is a requirement per ridgeline service manual.

[RussBarnes]

Yes this is something that is stated as part of the service of these, but where do you get them? My smart dealer is over 3 hours away. I ordered new TPS units from Tire Rack and they came with new nuts that were in Mitsi bags and I wanted to replace the other TPS units after powder painting. I went to several Mitsi dealers around Miami (much larger dealerships than here in middle TN), but they didn't have them. Then I went to a MB smart dealer in West Palm Beach and they didn't have them so how do we replace something that dealers don't stock or obviously aren't worried about? I think this is nuts - pun intended. Poor design since a simple o-ring would have worked and been available anywhere. So I reused them and that was 1500 miles and a month ago and zero leakage......we are so wrapped up in Federal safety standards that we will soon need TP signed by the Attorney General to go to the bathroom with.......and liberals are knocking at the door - GREAT!

[JIM VINYARD]

RussBarnes, go on line and look up TPMS ACCESSORY, and you will find replacement kits. You'll need to know what brand of sensor is in your wheels in order to purchase the correct kit, the kit will come with pressure valve,seal cap and nut, never use a metal cap with a TPMS system because it interfers with the signal coming from the transmitter in the wheels. You should'nt have any trouble using the old plastic nuts even though you are instructed to replace with new kits every time you remove the sensor from the wheel,the plastic nut has a locking ring built into it that gets deformed when torqued to the valve stem, the only thing that might happen is the nut will back off and you MAY develope a leak and set off your dash light for low tire pressure. Hope this helps you and happy motoring.

[cubefx]

Originally Posted by JIM VINYARD

When ever you remove the TPMS from your wheel and install again you should replace the seal and the plastic nut, you can buy kits to do this. The reason for replacing the plastic nut is because it gets deformed after installation and torque. I replaced the seals and nuts on my ridgeline when installing new wheels and this is a requirement per ridgeline service manual.

Couldn't find replacement parts, so I reinstalled mine with old washers, nuts and cores and luckily for me do not have any problems. I would definitely replaced them if parts would be available.


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[JIM VINYARD]

cubefx, i would think that most of your tire shops would have the kits because they need to remove the TPMS some of the time when the tires are replaced. All cars and light trucks were required to have a TPMS systems starting in 2006. If i was you i would wait to replace cores,seals,nuts and caps if you already have them installed and they are not leaking, untill the next time you replace you tires. Your lights on your dash will let you know if you have any leaks. I would'nt worry.