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25.4.
Tire removal
TPMS-equipped wheels with internal sensors must be handled with great care during
tire removal and installation procedures. A suitable tire changer and proper bead
lubrication will greatly facilitate these operations.
Test sensor for proper operation before proceeding.
25.5.
Breaking the bead
Remove valve cap and insert and wait until tire deflates before breaking the bead.
Many bead breakers use a blade to break the bead loose from the wheel; with this
kind of equipment, position the wheel so the sensor is at 6 o'clock before beginning.
If the bead does not break loose at the first attempt, remember to insert the bead
breaker blade away from sensor body throughout the procedure. If you are using a
bead breaker with rollers, make sure the roller will not push the bead into the wheel
well or the bead might hit the sensor during rotation.
If you are using a blade-type bead breaker, make sure the blade is well away from the
sensor. Otherwise, the blade might push the tire bead into the wheel and it might
contact and damage the sensor.
If you are using a bead breaker with rollers, make sure the tire bead
is not pushed too deep into the wheel well as it is stretched around
the wheel rim, or it might damage the
sensor.
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