Wheels and Tires: Service Precautions

TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM

PRECAUTION
1. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR VALVE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) When installing a tire, make sure that the tire pressure monitor valve sub-assembly does not interfere with the tire bead to is prevent.
(b) After completing the operation, remove the valve core to rapidly release the air in the tire and check that the warning light comes on. If the warning light does not come on, the system may be defective.
(c) If there is an air leakage, tighten the nut to a force of 4.0 N*m (41 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) and push the valve core 2 or 3 times to remove any dirt attached to the valve core. If air continues to leak, replace the grommet, the washer and the nut.
(d) When installing the tire pressure monitor valve sub-assembly, check whether the rim, grommet, washer and nut are clean. Use a manufacturer-specified cap.
(e) When putting air into the tire, first install the tire pressure valve straight onto the stem of the tire pressure monitor valve sub-assembly.
2. TIRE AND WHEEL REPLACEMENT OR TIRE ROTATION
(a) If replacing a tire, be sure to check the grommet of the tire valve for damage. If necessary, replace the grommet, the washer and the nut.
(b) If tires and wheels are replaced, be sure to register the transmitter ID.