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Main Control Cover - 3.5L GTDI: Installation

  1. Inspect the transaxle side cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.
    Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Side Cover Seal
    G07467606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Inspect the 20-pin solenoid body connector seal to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover or a transmission fluid leak will occur.
    NOTE: Install the studbolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
  2. Install the main control cover and loosely install the 14 bolts.
    1. Bolt location
    2. Studbolt location
      Fig 2: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts And Studbolt Tightening Sequence
      G07467607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the main control cover bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07467608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission fluid cooler tube assembly on the main control cover studbolts and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Nuts And Main Control Cover Studbolts
      G07467609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the transaxle electrical connector and install the wiring harness fastener on the main control cover stud.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G07467610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the LH turbocharger-to-CAC  hose on the turbocharger and tighten the clamp.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 6: Locating LH Turbocharger-To-Charge Air Cooler Hose Clamp
      G07467611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.
    Fig 7: Remove/Install Underbody Shield Retainers
    G07467612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the LH turbocharger inlet tube in place and tighten the 2 clamps.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      Fig 8: Locating LH Turbo Inlet Tube Clamps
      G07467613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the crankcase vent tube.
    Fig 9: View Of Quick Connect Couplings And Crankcase Vent Tube
    G07467614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the bypass hose on the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.
    Fig 10: Locating Constant Tension Clamp And Hose
    G07467615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the vacuum tube on the LH air inlet hose.
    Fig 11: Locating LH Turbocharger Air Inlet Hose Vacuum Tube
    G07467616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the brake booster vacuum tube on the LH air inlet hose.
    Fig 12: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Tube
    G07467617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL  in this service information.
  14. Install the ACL  and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM article.
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