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Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair




Removal

1. Raise and support vehicle
2. Place drain pan below the sensor
3. Clean area around sensor before removal
4. Disconnect the electrical connector at sensor
5. Remove (unthread) the sensor from transmission cooling line. to prevent twisting and damage to cooler line, be sure to use a back up wrench on cooling line.

installation

1. Install the sensor into the transmission cooling line. tighten sensor to 11 Nm (8ft lbs) torque.
2. Connect the electrical connector at sensor
3. Lower vehicle
4. Check and adjust automatic transmission fluid.