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Main Control Cover - 3.5L GTDI: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM article.
  3. Remove the brake booster vacuum tube from the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.
    Fig 1: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Tube
    G07467594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the vacuum tube from the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.
    Fig 2: Locating LH Turbocharger Air Inlet Hose Vacuum Tube
    G07467595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Compress the constant tension clamp and remove the bypass hose from the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.
    Fig 3: Locating Constant Tension Clamp And Hose
    G07467596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the 2 quick connect couplings and remove the crankcase vent tube.
    Fig 4: View Of Quick Connect Couplings And Crankcase Vent Tube
    G07467597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the 2 clamps and remove the LH turbo inlet tube.
    Fig 5: Locating LH Turbo Inlet Tube Clamps
    G07467598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
    Fig 6: Remove/Install Underbody Shield Retainers
    G07467599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the LH turbocharger-to-Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose from the turbocharger and position it aside.
    Fig 7: Locating LH Turbocharger-To-Charge Air Cooler Hose Clamp
    G07467600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G07467601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
      G07467602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector and remove the wiring harness fastener from the main control cover stud.
    Fig 10: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G07467603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve off of the main control cover studbolts and position it aside.
    Fig 11: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Nuts And Main Control Cover Studbolts
    G07467604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: Note the location of the studbolts for assembly.
    Fig 12: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts
    G07467605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 14 bolts and the main control cover.
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