Main Control Cover And Gasket: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
Drain the engine coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the battery tray. See BATTERY TRAY - 2.3L or BATTERY TRAY - 3.0L (4V) .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Battery Tray Bracket
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Disconnect the wiring harness from the battery tray bracket.

Fig 2: Removing Battery Tray Bracket
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Remove the battery tray bracket.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Vent Hose From Main Control Cover
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Disconnect the vent hose from the main control cover.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Radiator Hose
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Remove the lower radiator hose and position it aside.

Fig 5: Removing Transaxle Fluid Cooler Tube And Bracket Bolt
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Remove the transaxle fluid cooler tube and bracket bolt.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts, Cooler Bypass Studs And Main Control Cover
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Remove the bolts, cooler bypass studs and the main control cover.
Remove the main control cover gasket.