Main Control Cover 3.5L GTDI: Installation

Check for damage. Visual check.

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

Loosely install the bolts.

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Tighten the main control cover bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 1: Main Control Cover (3.5L GTDI) Bolt Tightening Sequence
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- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
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- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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If equipped.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-in).
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If equipped.

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- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
Install the ACL and outlet pipe. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .