Replace a single TPMS sensor on a 2024 Model Y Performance. The sensor is integrated into the valve stem assembly inside the wheel; the tire must be unseated from the bead to access it, and the new sensor must be paired to the vehicle.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• TPMS sensor (manufacturer-specified for current Model Y — Bluetooth LE type) × 1 — OEM Tesla TPMS sensor for 2024 Model Y
• TPMS valve service kit (seal, nut, valve core, cap) × 1 — OEM service kit matching sensor

Preparation

1. Park on level ground, place in P, engage parking brake.
2. Exit ALL doors with the key fob away from the vehicle. Wait at least 2 minutes for HV systems to fully de-energize, even on this non-HV job.
3. Disconnect the 12V low-voltage battery. On 2024 Model Y the 12V (Li-ion) battery is accessed under the front trunk (frunk) trim — refer to the Tesla Service Manual for exact access on your build.
4. DO NOT touch, cut, or pierce ANY orange cable — these are high-voltage and lethal.
5. 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.
6. Place the vehicle in Tow / Transport Mode is NOT required for a wheel-off TPMS job, but confirm the vehicle is fully powered down via the touchscreen Service menu before disconnecting 12V.
7. Loosen the lug nuts on the affected wheel slightly while the vehicle is still on the ground.
8. Lift the vehicle at the manufacturer-specified jack point using a hockey-puck pad adapter and support with jack stands.

Procedure

1. 1

   Remove the wheel
   Fully unthread the lug nuts and remove the wheel. Set the wheel face-down on a clean surface or tire machine to avoid scratching the finish.
2. 2

   Deflate the tire
   Remove the valve cap and use a valve core tool to remove the valve core, fully deflating the tire. Retain the core if reusing; otherwise replace from the new TPMS service kit.
3. 3

   Break the bead (inner side)
   Using a tire machine with protected jaws, break the bead on the inboard side of the wheel only — you only need access to the sensor at the valve stem, so the outer bead can remain seated if your machine allows partial demount. Apply tire lubricant to the bead.
   ⚠Do not pry against the wheel face — work from the back side to preserve the cosmetic finish on these performance wheels.
4. 4

   Remove the old TPMS sensor
   From inside the wheel, locate the sensor at the base of the valve stem. Unscrew the external valve stem retaining nut from the outside of the wheel, then carefully withdraw the sensor through the valve hole from the inside. Inspect the wheel valve hole for corrosion or debris and clean as needed.
5. 5

   Install the new TPMS sensor
   Install the new seal/grommet from the service kit onto the new sensor's valve stem. Feed the valve stem through the wheel hole from the inside, ensuring the sensor body sits flat against the inner rim surface. Install the new retaining nut on the outside and tighten to the sensor manufacturer's specification (typically a low value — refer to the kit instructions / Tesla Service Manual). Do not overtighten — overtorque can crack the sensor housing or distort the seal.
   ⚠Torque the valve stem nut to the sensor maker's spec — guessing will cause an air leak or a cracked sensor. Refer to Tesla Service Manual.
6. 6

   Reseat and inflate the tire
   Lubricate the beads, remount the tire onto the wheel taking care not to pinch or strike the new sensor with the mount/demount head. Inflate to seat both beads, then set pressure to the placard value on the driver's door jamb (verify on the actual vehicle placard for this exact build).
   ⚠Position the tire machine head 90° away from the sensor before rotating to avoid impacting the new unit.
7. 7

   Install valve core and cap; leak check
   Install the new valve core from the service kit, top off pressure, and leak-check the valve area and bead with soapy water.
8. 8

   Reinstall the wheel
   Mount the wheel on the hub. Hand-thread all lug nuts, then snug in a star pattern. Lower the vehicle until the tire just contacts the ground, then final-torque the lug nuts in a star pattern.
   ⚠️Wheel lug nuts MUST be torqued in a star pattern to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). Improper torque can cause wheel separation.
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Lower the vehicle fully to the ground.
2. Reconnect the 12V low-voltage battery and reinstall any frunk trim removed for access.
3. Power the vehicle on and allow the gateway/BCM to boot fully before testing.
4. If using a TPMS programming tool, write the new sensor ID into the vehicle per the tool's Tesla Model Y procedure. If not, drive the vehicle above ~15 mph for several minutes — current Model Y sensors are auto-learned by the vehicle.

Verification

• On the touchscreen, navigate to Controls > Service (or the Tire Pressure card) and confirm all four wheel positions display a live pressure reading matching your set pressure (±1-2 psi).
• Verify no TPMS warning icon is displayed on the instrument cluster area of the touchscreen after a short test drive.
• Re-check torque on lug nuts after ~50 miles — Tesla recommends a torque re-check after any wheel-off service.
• Note: Tesla recommends tire rotation every 6,250 mi on Model Y due to high tread wear from instant torque and curb weight — log this service date as a reference point.

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