OEM 2008 Cadillac XLR TPMS Sensor

2008 Cadillac XLR TPMS Sensor Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the TPMS Sensor on 2008 Cadillac XLR?

  A: When replacing the Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor start by lifting your vehicle onto proper support equipment. Move the tire/wheel assembly away from the vehicle. Then place the valve cap and nickel-plated valve onto a clean dry surface where you will set them before tire extraction. Make sure the aluminum cap is present. The tire machine fixture should be placed at a 90-degree angle from the valve stem and the removal process demands a precise tolerance among the tire machine fixture or irons, tire bead, and sensor. Remove all tire sealant residue that remains inside the tire and wheel surfaces. Start by taking off the tire pressure sensor nut followed by the tire pressure sensor itself. To install the sensor first clean all debris from around the wheel's sensor grommet sealing section then place the sensor in the valve stem opening with the airflow channel facing opposite the wheel surface and last tight the sensor nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in) while positioning the sensor body straight against the wheel wall. Leave a gap between the tire machine and tire bead along with sensor that will fit when you reunite the tire with the wheel. Start by installing the tire onto the wheel before placing the tire/wheel combination on the vehicle and lowering the vehicle to the ground. The last step involves mastering tire pressure sensor operation.