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Main Control Cover: Installation

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  1. Clean the main control cover sealing surface and inspect for damage.
    Fig 1: Locating Main Control Cover Sealing Surface
    G06278307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.
    Fig 2: Applying Silicone To Main Control Sealing Surface Of Transaxle Case
    G06278308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the main control cover in place.
    Fig 3: Locating Main Control Cover
    G06278309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that the seals is on the inside of the main control cover. Transmission fluid leak will occur.
    NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

    Tighten the 8 main control cover bolts and 5 stud bolts.

    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
    G06278310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and transmission fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 5: Positioning Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
    G06278311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the main control cover stud bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06278312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G06278313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the underbody cover and the screws.
    Fig 8: Locating Underbody Cover And Screws
    G06278314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the ACL  assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
  10. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
    G06278315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Start the engine and let it run for 3 minutes. Move the range selector lever into each gear position. Check the transmission fluid level, making sure that the transmission fluid is at the correct level.
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