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Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

ATF Temperature Sensor Replacement





1. Remove the transmission lower mount nuts.
2. Place the transmission jack under the transmission, and lift it up until the studs of the transmission lower front mount clear the sub-frame. Do not lift the transmission to the limit.





3. Remove the transmission lower front mount.





4. Disconnect the connector (A) from the ATF temperature sensor.
5. Remove the bolts securing the sensor harness clamp and ATF temperature sensor, then remove the ATF temperature sensor (B).
6. Install the new ATF temperature sensor with a new O-ring (C).
7. Install the harness clamp, then connect the connector.
8. Install the transmission lower front mount.
9. Lower the transmission, then install the transmission lower mount nuts.
10. Remove the transmission jack.



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