TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL]

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Warning

•  A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool.

1.  Remove the control valve body.

(1)  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

(2)  Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.

(3)  Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container.(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FN4A-EL].)

(4)  Remove the oil pan.

(5)  Remove the control valve body.(See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL [FN4A-EL].)

(6)  Remove the coupler component from transaxle case.

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(7)  Remove the O-ring from the coupler component.

2.  Install the control valve body.

(1)  Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the coupler component.

(2)  Install the coupler component to transaxle case.

(3)  Install the control valve body.(See CONTROL VALVE BODY INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL].)

3.  Apply a light coat of silicon sealant (TB1217E or equivalent) to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case

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4.  Install the oil pan before the applied sealant starts to harden.

Caution

•  The removed bolts with spring washer cannot be reused. If they are reused, it could loosen the bolts due to spring weakness.

5.  Add ATF.(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FN4A-EL].)

6.  Connect the negative battery cable.

7.  Perform the mechanical system test.(See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FN4A-EL].)