Main Control Cover: Installation

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

Fig 1: Locating Sealant Applying Area On Main Control Cover
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Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.

Fig 2: View Of Sealant Applying Area On Transaxle Case
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Position the main control cover in place.

Fig 3: View Of Main Control Cover
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NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-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 4: Remove/Install 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: View Of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Tubes With Nuts
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Connect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
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Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers.

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
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Install the LH splash shield and the retainers.

Fig 8: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
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Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
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.