Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Inspection

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector.
3. Measure resistance between sensor signal terminal and sensor ground terminal.
4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Removal

1. Air cleaner assembly and air duct.

2. Remove the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) assembly.

3. Remove the under cover (A).

Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)




4. Remove the ATF warmer.
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5. Remove the AT tube (A) after removing eye bolt (B).

Tightening torque:
42 - 48 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 31.4 lb-ft)




6. Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug.
7. Remove the valve body cover (A) and breather hose clip (B).

Tightening torque:
(A) 13.8 - 15.7 N.m (1.4 - 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 - 11.6 lb-ft)




8. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector (A).




9. Remove the oil temperature sensor (A) after removing a bolt.

Tightening torque:
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the harness lock connector.





Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the valve body assembly, must perform procedures below.
- Adding automatic transaxle fluid.
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- Bleed air from the hybrid motor cooling system using GDS.
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