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Main Control Cover: Removal

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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to SAFETY WARNINGS . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING , Lifting Points.
  2. Remove the ACL. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .
  3. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
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  4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain. Install the drain plug.
    • Torque: 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
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  5. Remove the 3 wiring retainers from the main control cover studbolts.
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  6. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the CAC  outlet tube and position it aside.
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  7. Disconnect the transmission main electrical connector.
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  8. Remove the nuts and remove the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve from the main control cover studbolts.
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  9. NOTE: Note the location of the studbolts for assembly.

    Remove the main control cover bolts and the main control cover.

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