Main Control Cover: Installation

Clean the main control cover and transmission sealing surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Main Control Cover And Transmission Sealing Surfaces
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NOTE: Be sure the sealing surface of the main control cover and the transmission housing are free of oil before applying Ultra Silicone Sealant.

Fig 2: Identifying Ultra Silicone Sealant Applying Area Of Main Control Cover

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Apply Ultra Silicone Sealant to the sealing surface of the main control cover.

NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that it seals 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.

Install the main control cover on the transmission and install the 13 main control cover bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts
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Connect the transmission electrical connector and the 2 wiring retainers.

Fig 4: Locating Main Control Cover Wiring Retainers And Electrical Connector
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Install the CAC outlet tube on the CAC and tighten the clamp.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating CAC Outlet Tube Clamp
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Install the transmission fluid temperature control valve on the main control cover, install the 2 transmission fluid temperature control valve nuts and the retainer.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Temperature Control Valve Nuts And Retainer
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Install the ACL assembly. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Fill the transmission with transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL .