Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. DISCONNECT ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR
2. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE
a. Remove the 3 bolts and clamps.
b. Disconnect the oil cooler pipe.
3. REMOVE OIL COOLER ELBOW
4. REMOVE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
a. Remove the ATF temperature sensor.
b. Remove the O-ring from the ATF temperature sensor.
5. INSTALL ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
a. Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the ATF temperature sensor.
b. Install the ATF temperature sensor.
Torque: 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
6. INSTALL OIL COOLER ELBOW
7. CONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE
a. Connect the oil cooler pipe
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
b. Install the 3 clamps and bolts.
8. CONNECT ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
NOTICE: Be careful not to twist the wire harness.