Main Control Cover: Installation

NOTE: The main control cover gasket is a reusable type. Inspect the gasket for damage. Install a new gasket as necessary.

Fig 1: Installing Main Control Cover Gasket

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NOTE: Install studs in locations 3 and 11.

Install the main control cover.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft), in sequence shown in Fig 2.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Main Control Cover
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Position the transmission fluid cooler tube in place and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Installing Bolt
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Install the lower radiator hose.

Fig 4: Installing Lower Radiator Hose
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Connect the vent hose to the main control cover.

Fig 5: Connecting Vent Hose To Main Control Cover
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Install the battery tray bracket.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Installing Battery Tray Bracket
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Connect the wiring harness to the battery tray bracket.

Fig 7: Connecting Wiring Harness To Battery Tray Bracket
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Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Start the engine, run through all of the gears and check the fluid level.