Kia Optima: Installation - TPMS Sensor. Repair procedures - Tire Pressure Monitoring System - Suspension System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Installation

Sensor Fit

Handle the sensor with care.
Avoid lubricant contact.
Ensure that the wheel to be fitted is designed for sensor mount. There should normally be a mark to indicate this.
Ensure that the valve hole and mating face of the wheel are clean.
1. Slide the sensor-valve unit through the valve hole of the rim. Hold the sensor against the rim and the rubber grommet against the sealing surface.
2. Insert the nut over the valve stem and then tighten the nut.

3. Continue to tightening the nut until contact with the rim and then tighten to 3.5 ~ 4.5Nm.

- Tighten slowly with quarter turn steps until the final torque is reached.
- Do not exceed allowed torque.
- Do not use electric or pneumatic tools.
4. Check that the sensor is firmly attached to the rim.
Risk of damage during the tire installation/ removal if the sensor is not firmly attached to the rim.
5. Carry out inflation / pressure correction and then fit valve cap.
Change the newly installed sensor mode to Normal Fixed Base(Low Line) with the 'GDS'.

Mode (Status / option) of the sensor installed to the vehicle should be Normal Fixed Base (Low).

6. Install the tire. (Refer to "Tire Installation")
7. In the case of TPMS sensor failure, TPMS sensor needs learning. Faulty sensor is replaced new units, conduct learning of TPMS sensors.

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&quo ...

Diagnosis procedure by using diagnostic device
As manual for diagnosis methods by using diagnosis device, the main contents are as follows: 1. Connect self-diagnosis connector(16pins) located in the lower of driver side crash pad to ...

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