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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2008CIVIC SI, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTWARNING SYSTEMSTIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (EXCEPT HYBRID)TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL
2008 Honda Civic Si, 4D Sedan
Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement: Removal
2008 Honda Civic Si, 4D SedanSECTION Removal
- Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
- Remove the wheel with the faulty sensor.
- Remove the tire valve stem cap and the valve stem core, and let the tire deflate.
- Remove any balance weights, and then break the bead loose from the wheel with a commercially available tire changer (A).NOTE: Note these items to avoid damaging the tire pressure sensor:
- Do the outside of the wheel first.
- Position the wheel as shown so the valve stem (B) is 90 degrees from the bead breaker (C) as shown.
- Do not position the bead breaker of the tire changer too close to the rim.
- Position the wheel so the tire machine (A) and tire iron (B) are next to the valve stem (C), and will move away from it when the machine starts. Then remove the tire from the wheel.
- Remove the valve stem nut (A) and the washer (B), then remove the tire pressure sensor with the valve stem (C) from the wheel.NOTE: Check the nut and the washer, if they have deterioration or damage, replace with new ones during reassembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.