ATF Temperature Sensor Replacement

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION ATF Temperature Sensor Replacement
  1. Remove the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) (see step Β 3 ).
  3. Disconnect the ATF temperature sensor connector (A), then remove the connector from the connector bracket (B).
    Fig 1: ATF Temperature Sensor Connector And Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G05592411Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the harness clamp (C) from its bracket (D).
  5. Remove the ATF temperature sensor.
  6. Install a new O-ring (E) on the new ATF temperature sensor (F).
  7. Install the ATF temperature sensor connector to the connector bracket, then connect the connector securely.
  8. Install the harness clamp on its bracket.
  9. Refill the transmission with the ATF (see step Β 5 ).
  10. Install the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
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