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LESSON 4: ELECTRICAL
TPMS Sensor — 270 Degrees from Contact Arm
5. Index-mark the valve stem and wheel weight positions.
6. Lubricate the bead of the tire.
7. Dismount the outside bead of the tire from the rim.
8. Remove the tire pressure sensor.
NOTE: If replacing the tire, continue with normal replacement procedures and move to step 9 only after
mounting the inside bead of the new tire onto the rim.
9. Replace sensor grommet, install the sensor and tighten the retainer nut to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
10. Lubricate and mount the outside bead of the tire to the rim. Do not allow the tire to rotate relative to the rim
while mounting the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the pressure specified on the safety certification label located on the driver door jamb.
12. Retorque sensor retaining nut to 8 Nm (71 in-lb).
13. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
14. Train the tire pressure sensors, only if replacing with new.
2004 Explorer/Mountaineer New Model Technician Training
12-AUG-03
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