Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL]

WARNING:
- A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool.
- Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever using compressed air.

CAUTION:
- Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.

1. Remove the control valve body.
a. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

b. Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.

c. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

d. Remove the oil pan.

e. Remove the control valve body. Service and Repair

f. Disconnect the coupler component connector.






g. Remove the coupler component from transaxle case.






h. Remove the O-ring from the coupler component.

2. Install the control valve body.
a. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the coupler component.

b. Install the coupler component to transaxle case.

c. Connect the coupler component connector.

d. Install the control valve body. Service and Repair

CAUTION:
- If any sealant remains on the sealing surfaces of the transaxle case and oil pan, transaxle damage may occur. Use a cleaning fluid to remove any old sealant from the transaxle case and oil pan.

3. Apply a light coat of sealant (TB1217E) to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.






4. Install the oil pan before the applied sealant starts to harden.

Tightening torque
- 6.0-8.0 Nm {62-81 kgf-cm, 54-70 in-lbf}

5. Add the ATF. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

6. Connect the negative battery cable.

7. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". Mechanical System Test