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TPMS Figure 1: Training tire pressure sensors (1 of 2). 2. Place the activation tool on the left-front tire wall 180 degrees from the valve stem. NOTE: A green light will fash and a beep will sound on the activation tool for each successful TPMS sensor response. 3. Press the test buton on the activation tool to activate the TPMS sensor. For best results, activate each sensor twice. NOTE: If the tire pressure warning light is still illuminated afer adjusting tire pressures and activating sensors, there is a malfunction in the TPMS. See appropriate manufacturer service information. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each tire. Demounting/mounting procedures Figure 2: Training tire pressure sensors (2 of 2). REPEAT." Repeat training procedure from the beginning. 6. Te horn will sound once and the tire pressure warning light will fash if the train mode has been entered successfully (if equipped, the message center displays "TRAIN LF TIRE"). Place TPMS activation tool (P/N 204-363) on the lef front tire wall opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem. Te horn will sound briefy to indicate that the TPS has been recognized by the SJB. NOTE: Do not wait more than two minutes between training each sensor. 7. Within two minutes afer the horn sounds, place the activation tool on the right-front tire wall opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem (see Figure 1). Repeat the same procedure for the right-rear and lef-rear tires (see Figure 2). 8. When the tire training procedure is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE TRINING MODE COMPLETE." For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure will be verifed by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position without the horn sounding. If the horn sounds when the ignition is turned of, the training procedure was not successful. TPMS activation 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 78 CAUTION: Te tire should be demounted from the wheel using the tire changer manufacturer's instructions. Use the following information to avoid damage during the service procedures. CAUTION: Te tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. It is very important to determine the size of each component before any assembly operations commence. Failure to adhere to these instructions can result in an explosive separation and cause serious bodily injury or death. Use only wheels and wheel nuts that have been designed for current model year Fords. TPSs are not designed to be used with afermarket wheels. Afermarket wheels or wheel nuts may not ft or function correctly, and can cause personal injury or damage to the vehicle. A wheel and tire assembly equipped with TPS will have the following verbiage stamped or cast on the wheel: "Sensor May Be Inside." Retighten the wheel nuts at 500 miles afer any wheel change or any time the wheel nuts are loosened. Failure to retighten wheel nuts at the mileage specifed can allow wheels to come of while the vehicle is in motion, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and collision. NOTE: Te use of run-fat tires (tires with steel body cord plies in the tire sidewall) when the vehicle is not originally equipped is not recommended, as it may cause the TPMS to malfunction. If possible, use Digital Tire Gauge (P/N 204-354) any time tire pressures are measured to be sure that accurate values are obtained. Ford Motor Co. recommends the use of a digital or dial- type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type gauge for increased accuracy. Removal 1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. CAUTION: When using a paddle-type bead separator, ensure that the valve stem is positioned at 6 o'clock to prevent damage to the TPS. CAUTION: Do not allow the tire beads to move beyond the wheel mid-plane when breaking the beads, or damage to the TPS may occur. NOTE: Some machines may have a nylon roller bead separator at the 12 o'clock position instead of the paddle-type bead separator at the 3 o'clock position. 2. Position the wheel and tire assembly on a suitable tire machine with the valve stem at the 6 o'clock or 12 o'clock position, and separate both beads of the tire from the wheel. NOTE: Index mark the valve stem and wheel weight positions. 3. Place the wheel and tire assembly on the turntable of a tire machine with the valve stem between the 5 and 6 o'clock positions, and the machine arm at the 12 o'clock position. Demount the tire. CAUTION: Do not use a large screwdriver or apply excessive force in the following step, or damage to components will occur. 4. Using a pocket screwdriver, remove the sensor locking clip (see Figures 3 and 4 on page 80). Detach the sensor from the cradle and remove sensor (see Figure 5). Installation 1. Position the sensor into the cradle by inserting the hinge end of the sensor into the hook end of the cradle, and pushing the opposite end of the sensor down onto the cradle. Ensure the sensor is fully seated into the cradle (a "click" noise will be heard). NOTE: Te locking clip can only be fully seated when installed in the correct orientation. If the locking clip cannot be fully inserted, the sensor may not be fully seated on the cradle or the locking clip may be inserted backward. 2. Insert a new locking clip into the TPS. 3. Place the wheel on the turntable of the tire machine so that the TPS is at the 6 o'clock position, and the valve stem and machine arm are at the 12 o'clock position. CAUTION: Use only a soap and water solution to lubricate the tire. Use of anything other than soap and water may result in damage to the TPS. 4. Lubricate and mount the tire onto MTD August 2013