Main Control Cover: Installation

Clean the main control cover sealing surface and inspect for damage.

Fig 1: Locating Main Control Cover Sealing Surface
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Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.

Fig 2: Locating Main Control Sealing Surface Of Transaxle Case
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Position the main control cover in place.

Fig 3: Locating Main Control Cover
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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 Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts
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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: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nuts
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Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the main control cover stud bolts.

Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers On Main Control Cover Stud Bolts
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Connect the transaxle electrical connector.

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
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Install the underbody cover and the screws.

Fig 8: Locating Underbody Cover And Screws
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Install the ACL assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.

Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
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Start the engine and move the range selector lever into each gear position.
Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.