Main Control Cover: Notes

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC	MERCON® LV
Ultra Silicone Sealant TA-29	-

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Main Control Cover With Torque Specifications

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	14A464	Transaxle main harness electrical connector
2	9S318	Wiring harness retainer
3	14A163	Wiring harness retainer
4	N805320	Transmission fluid cooler tube nut
5	7H420	Transmission fluid cooler tube bracket
6	W500213	Main control cover bolt
7	W705619	Main control cover studbolt
8	7G004	Main control cover

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the screws and the underbody cover.

Fig 2: Locating Underbody Cover And Screws
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Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
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Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
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Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
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Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the main control cover stud bolts.

Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers On Main Control Cover Stud Bolts
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Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transaxle and position it aside.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nuts
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NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

Fig 8: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts

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