Main Control Cover: Material

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ITEM SPECIFICATION CHART

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

Fig 1: Main Control Cover Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item	Part Number	Description
1	W500214	Bolt - main control cover (8 required)
2	W714629	Stud bolt - main control cover (5 required)
3	7G004	Cover - main control

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
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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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Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transaxle and position it aside.

Fig 5: View Of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Tubes With Nuts
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Disconnect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.

Fig 6: View Of Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
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Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the transmission fluid pan stud bolts.

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
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NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

Fig 8: Remove/Install Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts

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