Installation Procedure

Install the NEW control valve body cover wiring connector hole seal (4).

Fig 1: View Of Control Valve Body
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Install the NEW control valve body cover gasket (3) to the control valve body cover.
Install the control valve body cover (2).
Hand start the 13 control valve body cover bolts (1).
Install the control valve body cover bolts. Tighten the bolts in sequence to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 2: Identifying Valve Body Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE: Install all control valve body cover bolts and studs by hand then torque all bolts and studs in sequence.
Connect the electrical connector (1) transmission control module (TCM), then clip in the wiring harness to transmission.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve Body Transmission Control Module (TCM) Electrical Connector
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Install the wiring harness starter motor to transmission. Install bolt to retainer on valve body cover. Clip in wiring harness to retainer on valve body cover and range selector cable bracket.
Raise the vehicle.
Install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement .
Install the fluid level drain plug (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in)

Fig 4: Identifying Fluid Level Hole Plug
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Top up transmission fluid and check transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
Check for leaks.
Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .