Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A and B Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Pull out fluid level gauge and lift up vehicle.
Remove exhaust No.1 pipe (1) and exhaust pipe bracket (2).
Remove drain plug (3) and drain A/T fluid.
Install drain plug (3).

Fig 1: Installing Drain Plug
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Remove A/T oil pan (1).

Fig 2: Removing A/T Oil Pan
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Remove A/T oil strainer (1).

Fig 3: Removing A/T Oil Strainer
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Disconnect shift solenoid-A connector (1), shift solenoid-B connector (2), shift solenoid-E connector (3), TCC solenoid connector (4), Pressure control solenoid-A connector (5), Pressure control solenoid-B connector (6) and Pressure control solenoid-C connector (7).
Remove solenoid valves.

Fig 4: Removing Solenoid Valves
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After removing bolt (1) pull out transmission wire connector (2) from transmission case.

CAUTION: When pulling transmission wire harness out of transmission case, take care not to damage connectors and transmission fluid temperature sensors at narrow exist of case. Careless sensor treatment might cause sensor malfunction.

Fig 5: Pull Out Transmission Wire Connector

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