Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor: Removal
- Remove the drain plug and the gasket from the oil pan to drain ATF.
- Remove the 20 bolts.
- Take off the oil pan by using the special service tool (09215-3C000) or a plastic hammer with care.CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the fitting surfaces of the transmission case and the oil pan.
- Be careful not to deform the oil pan.
- Remove the 3 oil cleaner magnets from the oil pan.
- Remove the 4 bolts to remove the oil strainer from the valve body assembly.
- Disconnect the 9 solenoid connectors from the solenoids and the transmission wire from the 2 clamps (A).
- Remove the bolt to remove the locking plate from the valve body assembly.NOTE: The ATF oil temperature sensor is place in the locking plate.
- Pull out solenoid valve connector and the O-ring after removing the bolt.
- Pull out the transmission wire through the hole for the connector.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the connector and sensor on the wire.