Main Control Cover - 3.5L GTDI: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING Article.
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM Article.
Remove the brake booster vacuum tube from the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Tube Of LH Turbocharger Air Inlet Hose
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Remove the vacuum tube from the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.

Fig 2: Locating Vacuum Tube Of LH Turbocharger Air Inlet Hose
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Compress the constant tension clamp and remove the bypass hose from the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.

Fig 3: Locating Bypass Hose Of LH Turbocharger Air Inlet Hose
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Disconnect the 2 quick connect couplings and remove the crankcase vent tube.

Fig 4: Locating Quick Connect Couplings And Crankcase Vent Tube
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Loosen the 2 clamps and remove the LH turbo inlet tube.

Fig 5: Locating LH Turbo Inlet Tube Clamp
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Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.

Fig 6: Locating Underbody Shield With Retainers
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Loosen the clamp and disconnect the LH turbocharger-to-Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose from the turbocharger and position it.

Fig 7: Locating LH Turbocharger-To-Charge Air Cooler Hose Clamp
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Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
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Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
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Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector and remove the wiring harness fastener from the main control cover stud.

Fig 10: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
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Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve off of the main control cover stud bolts and position it.

Fig 11: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve And Nuts
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NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

Fig 12: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts

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Remove the 14 bolts and the main control cover.