Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

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 TFT sensor O-ring with TOTAL FLUID HX.

1. Install a new O-ring on the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor.
2. Install the TFT into the transaxle case hand tight.
- Tighten the TFT sensor to 62 - 115 inch lbs. (7 - 13 Nm).
3. Install the TFT sensor protector and nut and bolt.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 15 - 22 ft. lbs. (20 - 29 Nm).





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





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