Solenoid Body Leadframe: Installation

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Install the Leadframe Guide Pins in the solenoid body to align the lead frame for installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Leadframe Guide Pins
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Position the leadframe on the Leadframe Guide Pins and carefully install the leadframe by pushing straight down into the solenoids.
Remove the Leadframe Guide Pins.

Fig 2: Identifying Leadframe Guide Pins
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Install the 5 leadframe screws.

Fig 3: Locating Leadframe Screws
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Connect the OSS sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: Locating OSS Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Install the main control cover grommet.

Fig 6: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
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Clean the main control cover sealing surface and inspect for damage.

Fig 7: Locating Main Control Cover Sealing Surface
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Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.

Fig 8: Applying Silicone To Main Control Sealing Surface Of Transaxle Case
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Position the main control cover in place.

Fig 9: Locating Main Control Cover
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NOTE: Inspect the main control cover grommet to make sure that the seal 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 10: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
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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 11: Positioning Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
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Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the main control cover stud bolts.

Fig 12: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
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Connect the transaxle electrical connector.

Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
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Install the underbody cover and the screws.

Fig 14: Locating Underbody Cover And Screws
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Install the ACL assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.

Fig 15: Locating Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
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Start the engine and let it run for 3 minutes. Move the range selector lever into each gear position. Check the transmission fluid level, making sure that the transmission fluid is at the correct level.