Kia Optima: Replacement
| Repair tire after using the Tire Mobility
Kit (TMK) |
When the TPMS warning lamp OFF
| 1. |
Remove the TMK repaired tire,
wheel and TPMS sensor. (Refer to "Tire removal")
|
| 2. |
Remove the sealant on the wheel
and TPMS sensor (A) completely.
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|
Clean the sealant
on the housing and sensing hole of TPMS sensor with clean
cloth, gauze or air inhalers. |
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|
To prevent the
sensor and circuit board damage, do not use the pointed
instrument and give a lot of impact. |
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| 3. |
Install the TPMS sensor to the
new tire. |
| 4. |
Check that the normal operation
of TPMS system. |
When the TPMS warning lamp ON
| 1. |
Remove the TMK repaired tire,
wheel and TPMS sensor. (Refer to "Tire removal")
|
| 2. |
Remove the sealant on the wheel
and TPMS sensor (A) completely.
| •
|
Clean the sealant
on the housing and sensing hole of TPMS sensor with clean
cloth, gauze or air inhalers. |
| •
|
To prevent the
sensor and circuit board damage, do not use the pointed
instrument and give a lot of impact. |
|

|
| 3. |
Install the TPMS sensor to the
new tire. |
| 4. |
Check the tire pressure using
the electrical tire pressure gauge. |
| 5. |
Check the tire pressure of TPMS
sensor using the GDS |
| 6. |
If the difference between two
checked pressures in the above is not more than 2 psi, TPMS sensor is normal.
Reinstall it to new tire. |
| 7. |
If the difference between two
checked pressures in the above is more than 2 psi, TPMS sensor is abnormal.
Install new TPMS sensor to new tire. |
| 8. |
Check that the normal operation
of TPMS system. |
Handle the sensor with care.
1.
Remove the tire. (Refer to "Tire
Removal")
2.
Remove the va ...
Sensor Fit
•
Handle the sensor with
care.
•
Avoid lubricant contact.
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See also:
Inspection
1.
Ignition "ON"
2.
Manually operate the control
switch and measure the voltage of blower motor.
3.
Select the control switch to
raise volta ...
Reassembly
1.
Wrap tape around the driveshaft
spline(TJ) to prevent damage to the boots.
2.
Apply grease to the joint boot
on the side of the wheel and install the boot.
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Rear Bumper. Repair procedures
Replacement
•
Use a plastic panel removal
tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the
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