Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
Removal1. Disconnect the battery ground lead
2. Raise the vehicle on a suitable lift
- Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid
WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE OBSERVED
3. Remove fluid pan fixings (22)
- Remove the fluid pan & all traces of gasket material
4. Release the fixing (1) INPUT speed sensor securing bracket & pull the sensor clear
NOTE: M5 fixing
- Disconnect harness multiplug
5. Release the fixing (1) OUTPUT speed sensor securing bracket & pull the sensor clear
NOTE: M6 fixing
- Disconnect harness multiplug
6. Disconnect transmission harness multiplug EM046
7. Remove selector cable abutment bracket fixings (2) & reposition the bracket for access to the multiplug
8. Remove harness multiplug retaining clip
- Push the multiplug into the transmission casing to release
- Discard "O" rings (2)
9. Disconnect pressure regulator (5) & solenoid (3) connectors
10. Release the internal harness from the retaining clips & remove the harness
Installation
11. Fitting a new internal harness is the reverse of the removal procedure noting the following
12. Lubricate EM046 "O" rings with transmission fluid prior to fitting
13. Tighten selector cable abutment fixings (2)
14. Tighten the INPUT speed sensor securing bracket fixing
NOTE: MS fixing
15. Tighten the OUTPUT speed sensor securing bracket fixing
NOTE: M6 fixing
NOTE: Ensure extreme cleanliness & never reuse transmission fluid
16. Using a new gasket, install the fluid pan & tighten the fixings (22) as specified
17. Refill Transmission.