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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1996ELANTRA L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8L
Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
1996 Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8LSECTION Service and Repair
1. Unplug the connector from the oil temperature sensor.
2. Remove the transmission pan.
3. Remove the oil filter from the valve body
4. Remove the oil temperature sensor installation bolt; then after removal from the bracket, pull out from the connector side.
5. Press the tabs of the solenoid valve harness grommet, and the push it into the case and remove.
6. Remove the oil temperature sensor mounting bolts and remove the sensor from the bracket.
7. Reverse procedure for installation.
8. Refill transaxle with fluid, check and correct fluid level.
2. Remove the transmission pan.
3. Remove the oil filter from the valve body
4. Remove the oil temperature sensor installation bolt; then after removal from the bracket, pull out from the connector side.
5. Press the tabs of the solenoid valve harness grommet, and the push it into the case and remove.
6. Remove the oil temperature sensor mounting bolts and remove the sensor from the bracket.
7. Reverse procedure for installation.
8. Refill transaxle with fluid, check and correct fluid level.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.