Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Removal and Installation: Removal

Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Pull out fluid level gauge and lift up vehicle.
Remove exhaust No.1 pipe (1).
Remove drain plug (2) and drain A/T fluid.
Install drain plug (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
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Remove A/T oil pan (1).

Fig 2: Identifying A/T Oil Pan
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Remove A/T oil strainer (1).

Fig 3: Identifying A/T Oil Strainer
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Remove transmission fluid temperature sensor (8).
Disconnect shift solenoid-A connector (1), shift solenoid-B connector (2), shift solenoid-E connector (3), TCC solenoid connector (4), Pressure control solenoid-A connector (5), Pressure control solenoid-B connector (6) and Pressure control solenoid-C connector (7).
Remove solenoid valves.

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Solenoid-A Connector & Shift Solenoid-B Connector
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After removing bolt (1) pull out transmission wire connector (2) from transmission case.
CAUTION:
When pulling transmission wire harness out of transmission case, take care not to damage connectors and transmission fluid temperature sensor at narrow exist of case. Careless sensor treatment might cause sensor malfunction.

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Wire Connector With Bolts
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