Replacing a Pellet Sensor Wire Harness on a Touchscreen Grill

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Before removing the hopper service panel: check your grill’s manufacturer date.

June 2023 (2306) or after: Proceed to remove service panel.
Before June 2023 (2305): Remove the access panel using an impact driver to prevent the possibility of stripped screws. If you don't have one on-hand, contact Traeger Support.

After removing the service panel screws:

Ensure grill is off and unplugged.
Disconnect the pellet sensor harness from the pellet sensor.
Follow the harness wire and disconnect the pellet sensor harness from the motherboard.
Cut zip tie that holds harness wires and remove the old pellet sensor harness. Add new pellet sensor wire harness to group of wires and zip tie.
- Pro Tip: Leave enough slack to reach motherboard and pellet sensor connection.
Connect the new pellet sensor harness to the motherboard.
Connect new pellet sensor harness to the pellet sensor connection.
Attach smart combustion cover.
Attach hopper side access panel.