maintenance

TPMS Sensor

for 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast Tri Motor AWD · FWD

Difficulty

Moderate

Time

30 min

Tools

Steps

Replace a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast. The sensor is integrated into the valve stem assembly and is mounted to the wheel; this requires tire dismount/remount and a TPMS relearn via the vehicle touchscreen.

Warnings

⚠Cybertruck uses a 48V low-voltage architecture — accessory wiring and fusing differ from 12V Teslas. Do not assume 12V tools/testers are appropriate on accessory circuits.

⚠Cybertruck wheels are heavy and the stainless exoskeleton scratches/dents differently than aluminum body panels. Use fender covers and protect the rocker/exoskeleton edges when removing wheels.

⚠Use only Tesla-approved jacking points with a proper puck. Lifting on the battery enclosure or suspension components can cause severe damage.

ℹ️Air suspension: place the vehicle in Jack Mode via the touchscreen before lifting to prevent the system from trying to self-level.

⚠️Do not contact or pierce any orange high-voltage cabling. If exposed HV wiring is encountered, STOP and consult a Tesla-certified technician.

Tools required

Vehicle lift or floor jack with jack standsEssential

Tesla-approved jack pad / puck (to protect battery enclosure)Essential

Torque wrench (capable of 140 Nm)Essential

Torque wrench (in-lb / low range for valve stem nut)Essential

Tire machine (or shop access for dismount/remount)Essential

Wheel balancerEssential

TPMS scan/activation tool (compatible with 433 MHz Tesla TPMS)

Valve core toolEssential

Tire bead lubricant

Soft-jaw / protective wheel clamps (for 35" Cybertruck wheels)Essential

Parts

TPMS sensor assembly (Cybertruck-specific, 433 MHz) × 1 — OEM Cybertruck TPMS sensor — verify exact part with Tesla parts catalog
Valve stem service kit (grommet, washer, nut, valve core, cap) × 1 — Manufacturer-specified TPMS service kit for the installed sensor

Preparation

Park on level ground, place in P, engage parking brake.
Exit ALL doors with key fob away from the vehicle. Wait at least 2 minutes for HV systems to fully de-energize, even on this non-HV job.
Disconnect the low-voltage battery. NOTE: Cybertruck uses a 48V low-voltage system (not 12V) — locate the 48V low-voltage battery per Tesla service documentation and disconnect the negative terminal.
DO NOT touch, cut, or pierce ANY orange cable — these are high-voltage and lethal.
If at any point you encounter an orange cable, an HV component, or are unsure if a system is de-energized: STOP and consult a Tesla-certified technician.
On the touchscreen, enable Jack Mode (Service > Jack Mode) so the air suspension does not auto-level during the job.
Identify which wheel position has the failed TPMS via the touchscreen tire pressure page — note the position so the relearn after install is straightforward.
Loosen the wheel lug nuts slightly while the wheel is still on the ground.

Procedure

1
Lift the vehicle and remove the wheel
With Jack Mode active, lift the vehicle at the manufacturer-specified jacking point using an approved puck. Support with jack stands rated for the Cybertruck's weight. Fully remove the lug nuts and carefully lift the wheel/tire assembly off — Cybertruck wheel/tire assemblies are heavy; use a wheel dolly if available.
⚠Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack — always use rated stands.
2
Deflate the tire and break the bead
Remove the valve cap and use a valve core tool to remove the valve core, fully deflating the tire. Move the wheel to a tire machine equipped with protective clamps suitable for large-diameter wheels. Break both beads, taking care not to damage the wheel finish.
⚠Confirm the tire is fully deflated before breaking the bead.
3
Dismount the tire from the wheel
Position the tire machine's mount/dismount head at the valve stem location and rotate the wheel to dismount the upper bead, then the lower bead. Use plenty of bead lubricant and avoid contacting the existing TPMS sensor with the dismount head until you've cleared its location.
⚠The TPMS sensor sits adjacent to the valve hole. Striking it with the tire machine head will destroy it.
4
Remove the old TPMS sensor
From the outside of the wheel, remove the valve stem nut and washer. From inside the wheel, withdraw the sensor and grommet through the valve hole. Inspect the valve hole and surrounding wheel area for corrosion or debris and clean as needed.
5
Install the new TPMS sensor
Install a new grommet on the new sensor's valve stem. Insert the valve stem through the wheel hole from the inside, ensuring the sensor body sits flat against the wheel's mounting surface in its designed orientation. From the outside, install the new washer and nut. Tighten the valve stem nut to the sensor manufacturer's specification (typically a low value — refer to the service kit instructions). Do NOT overtighten; overtightening will crack the sensor housing.
⚠Torque to OEM specification — refer to Tesla Service Manual / TPMS kit instructions. Overtightening the valve stem nut is the most common cause of immediate sensor failure.
6
Remount and inflate the tire
Lubricate both beads and remount the tire on the wheel, keeping the mount head clear of the new sensor. Reinstall the valve core, then seat the beads and inflate to the door-jamb-specified cold pressure for the Cybertruck. Verify no leaks at the valve stem with soapy water.
⚠Observe the tire machine's max bead-seat pressure. Stand clear of the assembly while seating beads.
7
Balance the wheel
Balance the wheel/tire assembly on a balancer rated for the Cybertruck's wheel size and weight. Use stick-on weights on the inner barrel as appropriate for the wheel design.
8
Reinstall the wheel
Clean the hub mating surface. Mount the wheel to the hub and start all lug nuts by hand to avoid cross-threading. Snug in a star pattern, then lower the vehicle until the tire just contacts the ground.
9
Final torque the lug nuts
With the wheel just loaded, final-torque the lug nuts in a star pattern to specification. Re-check after the vehicle is fully on the ground.
⚠Star-pattern torque is critical to avoid hub/rotor distortion.
Torque spec
Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
10
Reconnect low-voltage battery and exit Jack Mode
Lower the vehicle fully. Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery negative terminal. Power the vehicle on; exit Jack Mode if it is still active. Allow the air suspension to return to normal ride height.
11
TPMS relearn
Tesla vehicles typically auto-learn TPMS sensor IDs after driving above a threshold speed for a period of time. Drive the vehicle at highway speed for 10–20 minutes, then verify each tire's pressure is reporting on the touchscreen tire pressure page. If a sensor does not learn, use a TPMS activation tool compatible with Tesla's 433 MHz system to trigger the sensor, or have Tesla service perform a relearn.
ℹ️A 'TPMS sensor fault' alert may persist for several minutes after install until the system learns the new ID.

Reassembly

Confirm valve cap is installed on the new sensor's valve stem.
Confirm cold tire pressures match the door-jamb placard for the Cybertruck and tire size installed.
Confirm 48V low-voltage battery terminal is fully tightened and any covers are reinstalled.
Confirm Jack Mode is exited and air suspension returns to normal ride height.

Verification

Touchscreen tire pressure page shows live pressure for all four corners (no dashes) after the relearn drive.
No TPMS warning indicator on the instrument cluster / driver display after driving.
Re-check lug nut torque after approximately 50 miles in a star pattern.
Visually inspect the new valve stem for leaks using soapy water after the first drive cycle.
Note: Tesla recommends tire rotation every 6,250 miles on Cybertruck due to high torque and vehicle weight — log this service and schedule the next rotation accordingly.