Installing the control system cover

Fig 1: Identifying Sealant Applied To Cover

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Check that the mating surface for the cover is level.

Wipe the cleaned mating surfaces on the cover and transmission.

Apply a bead of sealing compound, approximately 3 mm thick, to the cover.

Also apply sealing compound around the screw holes.

Fig 2: Identifying Control System Cover, Harness Clamp, Cooler Return Line And Bracket

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Reinstall the control system cover on the transmission. Tighten. See: Summary of tightening torques for specific components .

Stretch the cable up to the oil temperature sensor.

Install: 

• the oil pipe on the transmission. Use a new  O-ring
• the return line to the control system cover
• the cable harness to the holder on the cover.

Fig 3: Locating Sub-Frame Mounting Screws

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Remove the spacer. Install new  screws, M14, in the sub-frame. Lubricate the threads. Tighten. See: Summary of tightening torques for specific components .

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Line Mounting In Sub-Frame

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Install: 

• the screw for the front engine pad. Tighten to 50 Nm 
• the holder for the ground lead.

Applies only to cars with parking heaters: 

Install the heater on the sub-frame.

Install the fuel line for the heater in the holders on the sub-frame.

Install the radiator hose.

Fig 5: Identifying Splash Guard Under The Engine

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Install: 

• the front splash guard
• the splash guard under the engine.

Lower the vehicle.

Remove the lifting beams and hooks from the engine

Fill with new oil to the volume previously noted.

Top up and check the oil level. See:

Top up the coolant.

Check any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).