Sierra 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (2008)
2. Insert the sensor in the wheel hole with the air passage facing away from the wheel.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
3. Install the sensor nut and position the sensor body parallel to the inside wheel surface while torquing.
Tighten the sensor nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
Important: Before reinstalling the tire on the wheel, note the following items to avoid tire pressure sensor damage upon tire mounting:
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Position the mounting/dismounting head 180 degrees from the valve stem.
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Position the bead transition area 45 degrees counterclockwise of the valve stem.
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Using the tire machine, rotate the tire/wheel assembly clockwise when transferring the tire bead to the inside of the wheel rim.
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Repeat items for outer bead.
4. Install the tire on the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting (See: Wheels and Tires/Tires/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement) .
Important: A service replacement tire pressure sensor is shipped in OFF mode. In this mode the sensor unique identification code cannot
be learned into the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) memory. The sensor must be taken out of OFF mode by spinning the
tire/wheel assembly above 32 km/h (20 mph) in order to close the sensors internal roll switch for at least 10 seconds.
5. Install the tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Learn the tire pressure sensors. Refer to Tire Pressure Sensor Learn (See: Wheels and Tires/Tire Monitoring System/Service and Repair) .
