Kia Sorento: TPMS Sensor Replacement

Replacement

1.	Remove the wheel and tire. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")

Remove the sensor housing (A) in the direction of the arrow after removing the screw.

•	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.

Suspension System — Tire Pressure Monitoring System / TPMS Sensor / Replacement illustration

Using a valve mounting tool, pull the sensor housing through the hole.

Suspension System — Tire Pressure Monitoring System / TPMS Sensor / Replacement illustration

Cut the rubber(A) at the bottom of valve with a knife.

Suspension System — Tire Pressure Monitoring System / TPMS Sensor / Replacement illustration

Apply the surface of the new valve with lubricant and install it in the valve hole of the wheel.

Specified Lubricant : Soapy water or YH100 (Lubricants for tire assembling) ss

Suspension System — Tire Pressure Monitoring System / TPMS Sensor / Replacement illustration

•	If the lower part of the TPMS sensor valve is not properly mounted on the wheel as shown below, sealing will not work properly.

•	All of the valleys of the valve body must be pulled through the hole. .

•	After applying lubricant, install the valve within 5 minutes. (After 5 minutes, relubricate)

5.	Install the wheel and tires. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")

6.	If the TPMS sensor malfunctions, you must perform TPMS sensor learning. Replace any faulty sensors and perform TPMS sensor learning.

If automatic learning is not possible, perform the below procedure with KDS.

(S/W management → BDC-TPMS → Wheel Sensor ID writing)

Refer to the KDS screen for operating conditions and details

Inspection Inspect After Installing Tire Pressure Sensor 1. The seal washers must be compressed against the outer surface of the rim hole. ...

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