Transaxle Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Removal/Installation [FS5A-El]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool.

Remove the primary control valve body.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the coupler component connector.
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the front crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
5. Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
6. Drain the ATF (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL] .)
7. Remove the oil pan.
8. Remove the primary control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL] .)
Remove the coupler component from transaxle case.

Fig 1: Locating Coupler Component

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Remove the O-ring from the coupler component.
Install the primary control valve body.
1. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the coupler component
2. Install the coupler component to transaxle case.
3. Install the primary control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL] .)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Coupler Component
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply a light coat of silicon sealant (TB1217B) to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.
CAUTION:
- If any old sealant gets into the transaxle during installation of the oil pan, trouble may occur in the transaxle case and oil pan, and clean with cleaning fluids.

Fig 3: Identifying Silicon Sealant Application Area

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Install the oil pan
Tightening torque 6-8 N.m {62-81 kgf.cm, 54-70 in.lbf}
Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL] .)
Install the front crossmember (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
Install the aerodynamic under cover NO 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Connect the coupler component connector.
Install the air cleaner component (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
Connect the negative battery cable.
Perform the "Mechanical System Test" (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FS5A-EL] .)