GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Power and Signal Distribution 🢒 Wiring Systems and Power Management 🢒 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the wiring harness from the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor.

    3. Object Number: 1234196 Size: SH

    Important: Do not damage the TFT sensor or transaxle case.

  3. Remove the TFT sensor bolt/screw.
  4. Remove the TFT sensor and the O-ring.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1234196 Size: SH
  1. Apply automatic transmission fluid to the new TFT sensor O-ring seal.
  2. Install the new TFT sensor O-ring seal onto the TFT sensor.
  3. Install the TFT sensor into the transmission case assembly.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the TFT sensor bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  5. Connect the wiring harness to the TFT sensor.
  6. Lower the vehicle.