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:
Component (2)
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the front bumper.(Refer
to the BD group - "Front bumper")
3.
Loosening the he ...
Circuit Diagram (2)
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