How to install a lid sensor/light on a touchscreen Timberline or Ironwood grill.
Applicable Grills & Part Numbers
The instructions to replace a lid and light sensor outlined in this article apply to the following Traeger pellet grill models and replacement part numbers:
| Grill Models | Replacement Part |
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KIT0633: Lid/Light Sensor with Lid Magnet |
How to Replace a Lid Sensor & Light
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.
- Turn off and unplug your grill.
- Remove the hopper service panel.
- Remove smart combustion cover.
- Locate lid and light sensor cables and disconnect from
- Cut zip tie holding light / lid sensor cables
- Open hopper lid
- Remove screw holding ETL grate and remove ETL grate
- Remove remaining screws on the display access panel
- Remove display access panel with light / lid sensor attached
- Remove screws holding light / lid sensor to access panel
- Attach new lid / light sensor to access panel and repeat previous steps in the reverse order, adding a new zip tie in place of the one that was cut.
- Turn on your grill to see if issue has been resolved.