Changing TPMS sensors.
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Mountain Pass
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Changing TPMS sensors.
I’m looking to change the TPMS sensors on my ‘09 F-150. I’ve tried waking the sensors up with the TPMS tool from Motorcraft (TPMS19) and no luck. I’m trying to gauge if this is a repair I can complete in my driveway. I’m picturing using the tire changing tool from Harbor Freight to break the bead. My concern is having enough air pressure to pop the bead back in place as I only have a 6 gallon air compressor at my disposal. Do I have adequate tools for the job or should I just leave this one to the tire shop?
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Just break the top/outside bead to remove/replace the TPMS sensor.
With the back-side bead intact you should have no/little problem (re)airing the tire and popping to seat the bead. *If, there is an issue, lub' the bead with (say) a thin film of ATF.
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With the back-side bead intact you should have no/little problem (re)airing the tire and popping to seat the bead. *If, there is an issue, lub' the bead with (say) a thin film of ATF.
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More Turbo
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I actually used my wood splitter to break the bead (my splitter can tilt vertical for big logs [or tires]). As previously mentioned, break the bead right next to the valve. Use a couple of small blocks of wood to hold the the bead down out of the way while you change the sensor. Swab/spray the tire bead and the rim seat with soapy water before airing the tire back up will help reseat the bead.
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I’m looking to change the TPMS sensors on my ‘09 F-150. I’ve tried waking the sensors up with the TPMS tool from Motorcraft (TPMS19) and no luck. I’m trying to gauge if this is a repair I can complete in my driveway. I’m picturing using the tire changing tool from Harbor Freight to break the bead. My concern is having enough air pressure to pop the bead back in place as I only have a 6 gallon air compressor at my disposal. Do I have adequate tools for the job or should I just leave this one to the tire shop?
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