Main Control Cover: Installation

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Inspect the transmission main control cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.

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NOTE: Install the studbolts in the correct locations as noted during disassembly.

Install the front cover and loosely install the bolts.

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Tighten the main control cover bolts in the sequence displayed below.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

Fig 1: Main Control Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: If removed, inspect the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary.
1. Install the backing ring (7J324)
2. Lubricate and install the seal (7D258)
  Material: Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON ® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)
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Install the transmission fluid warmer to transmission fluid cooler tube and new bolt.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube.

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Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.

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Install the transmission cooler tube bracket nut.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Connect the transmission electrical connector and the wiring retainers.

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Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
2. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .
3. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .
4. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
Install the underbody shield.

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Fill the transmission with transmission fluid. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .