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89 www.moderntiredealer.com face of the wheel are clean. Mount the assembly to the wheel. Te ft should not be tight (i.e., it should still be possible to easily adjust the valve angle). CAUTION: Ensure the grommet remains in contact with the wheel. 3) Tighten the washer and nut by hand until the valve thread meets the nut built-in calibrated stop (see Figure 5). CAUTION: While tightening the nut, do not exceed allowed torque. Do not use electric or pneumatic tools. 4) Using a torque wrench, tighten the nut to 31 – 40 in.-lbs. (3.5-4.5 N.m). It is normal to feel a break as the 20 in.-lbs. (2.3 N.m) calibrated stop in the nut snaps and the torque falls. Increase torque smoothly in order to achieve a clean break of the stop. 5) Lubricate the tire bead (not the rim). Do not use excessive lubrication. 6) Start tire mounting about 5.9 inches (15 cm) from the valve. Move the mounting tool away from the valve. Avoid tire/tool contact with the valve. Finish with the mounting tool near the valve. 7) Adjust infation pressure of all wheels. Install the valve cap. 8) If installing a new sensor, initiate the tire pressure sensor. See tire pressure sensor initiation under reset procedures. It is normal to feel a break as the 20 in.-lbs. (2.3 N.m) calibrated stop in the nut snaps and the torque falls. Increase torque smoothly in order to achieve a clean break of the stop. Do not exceed allowed torque. Do not use electric or pneumatic tools. ■ TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Component Ft.-lbs. (N.m) Wheel nut 66-81 (90-110) In.-lbs. (N.m) Tire pressure sensor valve nut 31-40 (3.5-4.5) Figure 5: Installing the tire pressure sensor (two of two). Art courtesy of Kia Motors America Inc. Quik-Link: 800-687-1557 ext. 20136