Main Control Cover 3.7L Ti-VCT: Installation

Inspect the transmission main control cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.

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NOTE: Inspect the 20-pin solenoid body connector seal and make sure the seal is on the solenoid body connector or a transmission fluid leak will occur resulting in transmission damage.

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

Install the front cover and 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 (3.7L Ti-VCT) Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
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Visual check. Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.
1. Install the backing ring (7J324)
2. Lubricate and install the seal (7D285) Material: Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC (US); CXT-10-LV12 (Canada).
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Install the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube and install new bolts.
- Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
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Connect the transmission electrical connector.

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Install the wiring harness fastener to the main control cover stud.

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Install the ACL assembly and outlet pipe. Refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .
Fill the transmission with clean transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .