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Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair






Replacing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (SMG)


NOTE:
After completing work:
Check transmission fluid level.


CAUTION: Use only the approved gear oil in this manual transmission.


Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Remove rear underbody protection.







Detach cable plug (1) on transmission fluid temperature sensor.







Release transmission temperature sensor (2).
Tightening torque: 13 Nm
Remove transmission fluid temperature sensor (2).
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