Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor electrical connector.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Drain the transaxle fluid.





4. Remove the engine undercover.





5. Remove the nut and bolt from the TFT sensor protector bracket, then remove the bracket.

Notice: Discard the TFT sensor O-ring.





6. Remove the TFT sensor.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Lubricate the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor O-ring with Texaco 1854 automatic transmission fluid.

1. Install a new O-ring on the TFT sensor.
2. Install the TFT into the transaxle case hand tight.
Tighten
Tighten the TFT sensor to 7 - 13 Nm (62 - 115 inch lbs.).





3. Install the TFT sensor protector and nut and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the nut and bolt to 20 - 29 Nm (15 - 22 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the engine undercover.
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Connect the TFT sensor electrical connector.
7. Refill the transaxle.