Step-by-step instructions for how to replace the thermocouple on your touchscreen Ironwood and Timberline grill. Includes part numbers, required tools, and estimated completion time.
Applies to:
Part #: Applicable Models: KIT0659 Ironwood · Ironwood XL KIT0969 Timberline · Timberline XL
Replacement Steps
| Estimated Time to Complete | 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Tools Needed | - Phillips screwdriver - Impact driver (optional) |
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.
Expand the instructions below that matches your grill:
Ironwood Grills
If using KIT0659 (Timberline thermocouple) to replace your Ironwood's thermocouple, keep and use your grill's original thermocouple bracket. The bracket included in KIT0659 fits only Timberline grills.
Always power off and unplug your grill before performing any service work.
- Empty the pellets from the hopper.
- Remove the hopper service panel.
- Remove the grill lid.
- Locate the thermocouple wire cover between the hopper and the grill lid. Remove by unscrewing the x1 Phillips-head screw.
- Remove the thermocouple window on the back of the grill by removing x2 Phillips-head screws.
- Locate the stainless steel clip holding the thermocouple wire in place. Loosen the bolt on the silver bracket enough that the tip of the thermocouple can slide through it.
- Remove the thermocouple by loosening the thermocouple bracket clamp screw.
- Inside the hopper locate the bright yellow thermocouple wire and gently pull old thermocouple out now that all fasteners are removed.
- Take new thermocouple wire and feed it into the opening of the back of the hopper.
- Feed the wire though the window on the back of the grill and up into the thermocouple bracket clamp.
- Insert the thermocouple through the base of the bracket and then slide the wire under the silver bracket.
- Tighten the clamp, put window back on, and put wire cover on.
- Connect thermocouple to motherboard following + and - symbols.
- Reinstall the smart combustion cover back on motherboard.
- Reinstall the hopper access panel back on grill.
- Reinstall the lid.
Timberline Grills
Always power off and unplug your grill before performing any service work.
- Remove all pellets from the grill.
- Remove the hopper service panel.
- Remove the grill lid by unscrewing the top half of the hinges.
- Locate the thermocouple wire cover in between the hoper and the grill lid. Remove by unscrewing the x1 Phillips-head screw.
- Remove the thermocouple window on the back of the grill by removing x2 Phillips head screws.
- Locate the stainless steel clip holding the thermocouple wire in place.
- Remove the thermocouple by loosening the thermocouple bracket clamp screw.
- Inside the hopper locate the bright yellow thermocouple wire and gently pull old thermocouple out now that all fasteners are removed.
- Take the new thermocouple wire and feed it into the opening of the back of the hopper.
- Feed the wire though the window on the back of the grill and up into the thermocouple bracket clamp.
- Tighten the clamp, put window back on, and put the wire cover on.
- Connect thermocouple to motherboard following + and - symbols.
- Put smart combustion cover back on motherboard.
- Put hopper service panel back on grill.
- Reinstall lid.
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If you need help replacing your part, or if you run into additional concerns after replacement, contact Traeger Support. We're ready to help 365 days a year.