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")
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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. |
|

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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
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Handle the sensor with
care.
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Avoid lubricant contact.
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See also:
Input Speed Sensor. Specifications
Specifications
▷ Type: Hall effect sensor
Operation condition [°C(°F)]
((-)40~150)) -40~302
Air gap(mm)in.
(0.95~1.65)0.037~0.065
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Bright-Metal Maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preser ...
Inspection
Speedometer
1.
Adjust the pressure of the tires
to the specified level.
2.
Drive the vehicle onto a speedometer
tester. Use wheel chocks (A) as appropriate.
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