CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
Warning
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A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing the ATF.
Caution
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Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign
material on the connector when disconnecting.
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Do not damage the terminals.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component.
4. Drain the ATF.
5. Remove the TCM.
6. Remove the resonance chamber.
7. Remove the thermo valve.
8. Remove the control valve body.
9. Remove the coupler component lock plate.
Caution
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Do not damage the wiring harness.
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Do not pull hard on the wiring harness.
10. Remove the coupler component from the transaxle case.
11. Remove the O-ring and the gasket from the coupler component.
12. Apply ATF to a new gasket and install it on the coupler component.
