Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

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

Remove the engine cover.
(See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Remove the oil pan and gasket.
Remove the solenoid valve wiring harness component (with TFT sensor).
Install a new solenoid valve wiring harness (with TFT sensor).
Install the oil pan and new gasket to a new oil pan installation bolts.

Fig 1: Locating TFT Sensor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Tightening torque

7.0-9.0 N.m {72-91 kgf.cm, 63-78 in.lb}
Connect the negative battery cable.
Install the battery cover.
Install the engine cover. See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level and inspect for leakage. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL INSPECTION .)