ATF Thermosensor

Replacement

WARNING: Be careful draining the ATF when hot.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector.




3. Loosen the oil pan mounting bolts and drain the ATF into a suitable container.
4. Remove the oil pan.
5. Remove the ATF thermosensor from the control valve body.
6. Remove the control valve body. Refer to Valve Body.

NOTE: The ATF thermosensor is part of the solenoid valve harness.

7. Remove the solenoid valve harness from the transmission case.




8. Apply ATF to a new 0-ring and install it on the solenoid valve harness.
9. Install the new solenoid valve harness into the transmission case.
10. Install the control valve body.




11. Install the ATF thermosensor onto the control valve body.

Tightening Torque: 6.9-8.8 Nm (61-78 in.lb.)

12. Clean the oil pan and the magnet, and set the magnet into the oil pan.
13. Remove any old locking compound from the bolt holes.




14. Install the oil pan with a new gasket.

Tightening Torque: 6.9-8.8 Nm (61-78 in.lb.)

15. Tighten the new bolts evenly and quickly.
16. Connect the solenoid valve connector.
17. Fill the transmission with the specified amount and type of ATF.
18. Connect the negative battery cable.