Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSORDESCRIPTION
INSTALLATION LOCATION
TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
REMOVAL
1. Remove the battery terminal.
2. Lift the vehicle.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Loosen the drain plug and drain the transaxle oil.
5. Remove the oil pan.
6. Remove the oil filter.
7. Remove the valve body
8. Disconnect the main harness connector (A) from the valve body,
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the main harness connector (A) to the valve body.
CAUTION: When connecting the oil temperature connector, check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then reconnect it.
2. Install the valve body.
TORQUE: 10-12 Nm (1.0-1.2 kgf-m, 7-8 lb-ft)
3. Install the oil filter.
TORQUE: 5-7 Nm (0.5-0.7 kgf-m, 4-5 lb-ft)
4. Continue to apply liquid gasket at application points at the oil pan with 00.098 in (2.5 mm) thickness.
Liquid gasket Part name: Threebond 1281 B
5. Tighten the mounting bolt with the specified TORQUE after installing the oil pan.
TORQUE: 10-12 Nm (1.0-1.2 kgf-m, 7-8 lb-ft)
6. Install the drain plug.
TORQUE: 35-45 Nm (3.5-4.5 kgf-m, 25-32 lb-ft)
7. Installation is the reverse of the removal.