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Main Control Cover: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    • Remove the quick release couplings.

    • Loosen the clamp.

    • Remove the air cleaner tube.

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  3. NOTE: Make sure that the component terminals are not bent or damaged.

    Disconnect the main control valve body connector and position aside the wiring harness.

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  4. Remove the wiring harness retainers and position aside the wiring harness.
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  5. Remove the wiring harness retainers and position aside the wiring harness.
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  6. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
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  7. Remove the nuts and remove the wiring harness retainer bracket.
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  8. Remove the transmission main control cover studs.
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  9. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

    Remove the transmission fluid pan drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

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  10. Remove the transmission main control cover studs.
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  11. Remove the transmission main control cover studs.
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  12. Remove the nut and position aside the ground wire.
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  13. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

    Remove the transmission main control cover studs and remove the transmission main control cover.

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