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Main Control Cover: Removal

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  1. 1.

    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting , Lifting Points.

  1. 2.

    Remove the ACL. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

  1. 3.

    Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
GFD35685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain. Install the drain plug.
    • Torque: 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
GFD35686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Remove the wiring retainers from the main control cover studbolts.
GFD35715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Loosen the clamp and disconnect the CAC outlet tube and position it aside.
GFD34115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Disconnect the transmission main electrical connector.
GFD35716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Remove the nuts and remove the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve from the main control cover studbolts.
GFD35717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Note the location of the studbolts for assembly.

  1. 9.
    Remove the main control cover bolts and the main control cover.
GFD35718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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