Main Control Cover: Installation

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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

1.
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation in Engine System General Information .

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2.

Apply a bead of the Ultra Silicone Sealant.

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

NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that it seals on the inside of the main control cover or a transmission fluid leak will occur.

3.
Install the main control cover on the transmission and install the 13 main control cover bolts.
- Torque: 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

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4.

Install the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve on the main control cover studbolts and install the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve bracket nuts.
- Torque: 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

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5.

Connect the transmission main electrical connector.

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6.

Install the CAC outlet tube on the CAC and tighten the clamp.
- Torque: 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

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7.

Install the wiring retainers on the main control cover studbolts.

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8.

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

9.

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