Main Control Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

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

2.

Remove the ACL assembly. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

3.

Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.

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4.

Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain. Install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

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5.

Loosen the clamp and disconnect the CAC outlet tube and position it aside.

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6.

Disconnect the transmission main electrical connector and the wiring retainers.

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7.

Remove the nuts and remove the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve from the main control cover studbolts.

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8.

NOTE: Note the location of the studbolts for assembly.

Remove the main control cover bolts and the main control cover.

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