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. |
|
|
| 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.
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Avoid lubricant contact.
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See also:
Replacement
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
cable.
3.
Disconnect the TCM connector
(A).
4.
Re ...
Checking tire inflation pressure
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gage to check tire
pressure.You can not tell if your tires
are proper ...
Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your Kia, make sure they are radial tires of the same
size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to
balance your vehicle’s handling i ...
Removal
Installation