Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONWarning:
^ A hot transmission and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing ATF.
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Drain the ATF.
5. Remove the oil pan and gasket.
6. Remove the solenoid valve wiring harness component (with TFT sensor).
7. Install a new solenoid valve wiring harness (with TFT sensor).
8. Install the oil pan and new gasket to a new oil pan installation bolts.
Tightening torque 7.0 - 9.0 Nm (72 - 91 kgf-cm, 63 - 78 inch lbs.)
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Install the battery cover.
11. Install the engine cover.
12. Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level and inspect for leakage.