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Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor: Removal

  1. Remove the battery terminal.
  2. Lift the vehicle.
  3. Remove the under cover.
  4. Loosen the drain plug (A) and drain the transaxle oil.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug (A)
    G04864725Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the oil pan (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan (A) & Bolts
    G04864726Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the oil filter (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filter (A) & Bolts
    G04864727Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the valve body.
  8. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector (A) from the valve body.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Oil Temperature Sensor Connector (A) From Valve Body (1 Of 2)
    G04864728Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Oil Temperature Sensor Connector (A) From Valve Body (2 Of 2)
    G04864709Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.