Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

2009 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.9LSECTION Service and Repair



Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the case side cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement (Control Valve Body Cover Replacement).
2. Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness.




3. Remove the control valve body bolts (375, 379, 381) that mount the fluid pressure manual valve position switch to the control valve body (300).

Note: When removing the TFP switch handle the switch carefully, the fluid pressure manual valve position switch is very delicate.

4. Carefully remove the fluid pressure manual valve position switch (395).
5. Inspect the fluid pressure manual valve position switch (395) for the following conditions:

* Damaged electrical connector terminals
* Damaged seals
* Damaged switch membranes
* Debris on the switch membranes

Installation Procedure





Note: When installing the TFP switch handle the switch carefully, the fluid pressure manual valve position switch is very delicate.

1. Carefully install the fluid pressure manual valve position switch (395).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the control valve body bolts (375, 379, 381) that mount the TFP switch to the control valve body (300).

* Tighten the control valve body bolt (375) to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
* Tighten the control valve body bolt (379) to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
* Tighten the control valve body bolt (381) to 8 Nm (70 lb in).

3. Connect the transaxle wiring harness.
4. Install the case side cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement (Control Valve Body Cover Replacement).

Note: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.

Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.

5. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions (Transmission Adaptive Functions).
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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.