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Classification:
WT15-004
Reference:
Date:
NTB15-060
July 6, 2015
NISSAN; SERVICING RUN FLAT TIRES AND
LOW PROFILE TIRES EQUIPPED WITH TPMS SENSORS
APPLIED VEHICLES: All Nissan vehicles equipped with original equipment
manufacturer TPMS transmitters (sensors)
SERVICE INFORMATION
When servicing run flat tires or low profile
tires:
 Special equipment and procedures
are required to avoid damage.
 Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor
transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be
damaged when improperly
dismounting and mounting tires.
 TPMS sensors becoming damaged
during mounting or dismounting tires
are not covered under warranty.
 To avoid such damage, ensure that
the tire changer being used and the
Figure 1: Sample of broken TPMS sensor
operator of the tire changer are
capable of servicing run flat and
low profile tires.
 Operator’s manuals for such tire changers must be followed.
The following equipment, designed to dismount and mount low profile and run flat tires, has
been verified to perform as designed when operated properly:
Hunter
 TC3900/3700/3500 series
 TCA34 series
 Revolution series
Click here to access general information on how to operate these machines.
Go to Key Points on the next page for specific information regarding Hunter tire changers
on how to avoid TPMS Sensor breakage.
When using qualified equipment not listed in this bulletin, refer to the related operator’s
manual before servicing run flat tires or low profile tires.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly
trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely.
NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See
your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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Key Points
When dismounting a tire’s upper bead, the tire must not slip or spin on the wheel. The
correct equipment features must be used, such as the bead depressor tail or bead press
arm. In addition, the mount/dismount head should be placed above the sensor as the
starting point.
Bead depressor tail
Valve stem
Bead press arm
Figure 2
Figure 3
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When mounting a tire’s upper bead, the tire must not slip or spin on the wheel. The correct
equipment features must be used, such as the bead depressor tail and traction bar or
bead press arm and traction bar. In addition, the mount/dismount head should be placed
90 degrees away from the sensor as the starting point.
Bead depressor tail
Traction
Bar
Valve stem
Valve stem
Figure 4
Figure 5
Valve stem
Traction Bar
Traction Bar
Valve stem
Bead press arm
Figure 6
Figure 7
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