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Tesla Model S: Wheel Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) - Removal

Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Wheels and Tires / Wheel Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) / Wheel Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) - Removal

Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.

Removal

  1. Remove the wheel (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove the cap and inner core from the valve to deflate the tire.
Note: Use a suitable tire-removing machine for the following steps.

Note: Check direction of tire machine rotation before starting procedure.

  1. Release the tire beading from the wheel on both sides.

     Caution: Ensure that the machine is away from the valve and sensor.

    Caution: The TPMS wheel sensor can be damaged if the instructions are not followed correctly.

    Wheel Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) - Removal

  2. Apply a suitable lubricant to each tire bead.
  3. Position and secure the wheel on the tire machine with the front face up.
  4. Rotate the wheel and tire so that the mounting head is 100 mm in front of the valve. Using a tire lever, lift the tire bead onto the mounting head.

    Note: Ensure that the tire bead does not slip on the wheel during removal/installation.

    Wheel Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) - Removal

  5. Release the tire bead from the wheel by rotating the machine.
  6. Rotate the wheel and tire so that the mounting head is 100 mm in front of the valve. Using a tire lever with a wheel protector, lift the bottom tire bead onto the mounting head.

    Note: Ensure that the tire bead does not slip on the wheel during removal/installation.

    Wheel Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) - Removal

  7. Release the tire bead from the wheel by rotating the machine and remove the tire. Do not remove the tire lever; it will stop the tire from sliding back and could damage the sensor.
  8. Remove the nut that secures the valve to the wheel. Remove both the valve and wheel sensor.
  9. Remove and discard the valve and screw from the wheel sensor.

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