Mazdaspeed6 L4-2.3L Turbo (2006)
Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
Transaxle Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Removal/Installation [AW6A-EL]
TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-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 and air cleaner bracket.
3. Remove the TCM.
4. Place the heater pipe out of the way.
5. Remove the under cover.
6. Drain the ATF.
7. Drain the engine coolant.
8. Disconnect the lower radiator hose and place the lower radiator hose out of the way.
9. Remove the oil hose, oil pipe and O-ring.
10. Remove the front crossmember.
11. Remove the control valve body.
12. 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.
13. Remove the coupler component from the transaxle case.
14. Remove the O-ring and the gasket form the coupler component.
15. Apply ATF to a new gasket and install it on the coupler component.
Caution:
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Do not apply ATF to the O-ring.
