Aviator AWD V8-4.6L DOHC VIN H (2003)
1. CAUTION: If the valve stem core has been removed from the valve stem, a new nickel-plated core must be installed. Failure to use a
nickel-plated core will result in corrosion and the possible loss of tire pressure.
NOTE: Release the tire pressure by removing the sensor retaining nut.
With the valve stem at the 6 o'clock position, remove the sensor retaining nut and allow the sensor to fall into the tire.
Item 3: Tire Removal Note
1. CAUTION: Make sure that the valve stem mounting hole remains in the 6 o'clock position while separating the beads of the tire.
Using a suitable tire machine, separate both beads of the tire from the wheel.
2. Place the wheel and tire on the turntable of the tire machine so that the valve stem hole is positioned 270 degrees from the mounting/dismounting
fixture.
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Index-mark the valve stem and wheel weight positions.
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Lubricate the bead of the tire.
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Dismount the outside bead of the tire from the rim.
Item 3: Tire Installation Note
