Transmission fluid temperature sensor
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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      Transmission fluid temperature sensor
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       Remove the battery cover, battery and battery tray.
        
        
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       Disconnect the temperature sensor's cable.
        
        
       
         
       
        
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       Remove the two bolts securing the cover.
        
        
       
        
         
          
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            Note
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             Place an oil pan under the transmission to collect the fluid that runs out.
             
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       Unscrew the fluid temperature sensor.
        
        
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       Screw the fluid temperature sensor in place.
        
        
       
        Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18.5 lbf ft)
       
        
        
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       Refit the cover and tighten the bolts.
        
        
       
        Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18.5 lbf ft)
       
        
        
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       Lower the car to the floor.
        
        
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       Reconnect the fluid temperature sensor's cable.
        
        
       
        Secure the cable in the clip on the transmission.
        
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       Refit the battery tray, battery and battery cover.
        
        
       
         
       
        
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       Fill with transmission fluid, Texaco Texamatic DEXRON III (7045 EU, TL1863 US), to the correct level.
        
        
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       Set the right time on the clock.
        
        
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