Kia Rio: Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor Removal

1.	Remove the battery and the battery tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)

Remove the under cover (A).

Tightening torque:

6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft) )

3.	Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug. (Refer to "Hydraulic system (Fluid)" in this group)

4.	Remove the air breather hose (A).

Remove the valve body cover (B).

Tightening torque:

13.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

6.	Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector (A).

Remove the oil temperature sensor (A) after removing a bolt.

Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

1. Turn ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector. 3. Measure resistance between sensor ...

1. Installation is the reverse of removal. After replacement or reinstallation procedure of ...