Main Control Cover: Installation

Clean the main control cover sealing surface and inspect for damage.

Fig 1: Locating Main Control Cover Sealing Surface
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Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.

Fig 2: Locating Silicone Applying Area On Transaxle Case Main Control Sealing Surface
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Position the main control cover in place.

Fig 3: Locating Main Control Cover
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NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover. Transmission fluid leak will occur.

NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Tighten the 8 main control cover bolts and 5 stud bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts
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Position the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and transmission fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Pulling Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Tubes From Transaxle
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Connect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
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Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers.

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
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Install the LH splash shield and the retainers.

Fig 8: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
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Fill with clean transmission fluid to the correct level.