Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL]

Warning
^ When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing the ATF.

1. Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
2. Remove the battery duct and battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the air cleaner component.
5. Remove the under cover.
6. Drain the ATF.
7. Remove the oil pan.
8. Remove the primary control valve body.





9. Remove the coupler component.
10. Install the coupler component.
11. Install the primary control valve body.
12. Install the oil pan.
13. Install the air cleaner component.
14. Install the under cover.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.
16. Install the battery cover.
17. Add ATF
18. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FS5A-EL].) Mechanical System Test
19. Perform the road test. (See ROAD TEST [FS5A-EL].) Road Test