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. Remove the battery and the battery tray.
2. 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)




3. Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug.
4. Remove the valve body cover (B) and eyebolt (A).

Tightening torque:
(A) 34.3 - 44.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 - 32.6 lb-ft)
(B) 13.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.5 kgf.m, 9.4 - 10.8 lb-ft)

CAUTION:
Always replace the gasket of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening eyebolt.




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




6. 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)





Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the valve body assembly, must perform procedures below.
- Continue to apply liquid gasket at application points at the valve body cover with Ø2.5mm (0.0984in.) thickness.
Liquid gasket Part name :
Three bond 1281B or LOCTITE FMD-546
- Adding automatic transaxle fluid.