Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
Early build vehicles, those equipped with an externally mounted remote filter, are also equipped with a different design sump filter and bottom pan. Always pair the sump filter with the correct bottom pan design, to avoid cavitation, filter cracking and transmission damage.
CAUTION:
Late build vehicles replace the remote filter with a serviceable high efficiency sump filter (HESF), which requires a wider and deeper bottom pan. Always pair the sump filter with the correct bottom pan design, to avoid cavitation, filter cracking and transmission damage.
Fig 2: Late Build Vehicles Without Remote Filter and With Serviceable High Efficiency Sump Filter (HESF)
- Lubricate and install a new TFT sensor. Make sure to slightly rotate the sensor to lock it in place.
- Connect the TFT sensor electrical connector.
- Install the transmission fluid filter, pan gasket and pan. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter .
- Fill the transmission.
- Add 7.0 L (7.5 qt) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
- Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the hot range cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
CAUTION:
The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.