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MTD June 2014 TPMS whether the correct sensor has been used. An incorrect sensor will not be registered and a fault will be recorded in the diag- nostic system. Tire pressure sensor removal 1. Raise the vehicle on a suitable sup- port. Remove the tire/wheel assembly from vehicle. 2. Demount the tire from the wheel following the tire changer manufacturer's instructions while paying special atention to the following to avoid damaging tire pressure sensor: • To prevent the pressing-of horn from damaging sensor, do not rest pressing- of horn on both rim sides in the area of the valve. • The valve should be approximately 15 centimeters to the right of the as- sembly head (to prevent tire iron from damaging sensor). • Tire bead must not press onto sensor. Tire pressure sensor installation 1. Mount tire to wheel following tire changer manufacturer's instructions while paying special atention to the following to avoid damaging tire pressure sensor: • When the sensor is installed, the rim must not be cleaned with high-pressure cleaning equipment. • Visually inspect sensor for external damage and check for tight ft. Do not retighten screw and union nut. If one of the valve parts is loose, replace the entire valve. • Keep the sensor free of tire mounting paste. • Fit the lower tire bead so that no pres- sure forces are exerted on the sensor. • Fit the upper tire bead so that no pres- sure forces are exerted on the sensor. 2. Install the tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle. Reinitialize the TPMS. See reset procedures. ■ Information for this column comes fom Mitchell 1's "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Guide" for domestic and import vehicles through 2013. Headquartered in Poway, Calif., Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry for more than 80 years. Visit www.mitchell1.com. Figure 4: Identifying Flat Tire Monitor (FTM) Reset Completed Display (with iDrive). ReadyMount ® Strut Assemblies NOW 25% MORE COVERAGE! We rival the competition for coverage, but they can't match us for quality. Learn more! Scan to see how you get more with Gabriel ReadyMount! • Over 40 new ReadyMount ® designs added, nearly 200 total designs • New designs are Precision- engineered to the OE design, Component- and Unit-tested, Fit- and Ride-tested • Each strut design is validated to 1,000,000 cycles • Advanced G-Force ™ Technology Quik-Link: 800-687-1557 ext. 17137 66