Main Control Cover: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.

3.0L engines 

2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.

All vehicles 

3. Remove the breather tube and disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
Fig 1: Locating Breather Tube & Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
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4. Remove the intake tube and the air cleaner cover.
Fig 2: Locating Intake Tube & Air Cleaner Cover
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5. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the battery tray bracket.
Fig 3: Locating Battery Tray Bracket & Wiring Harness
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7. Remove the battery tray bracket.
Fig 4: Locating Battery Tray Bracket
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8. Disconnect the vent hose from the main control cover.
Fig 5: Locating Vent Hose To Main Control Cover
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3.0L engines 

9. Remove the lower radiator hose and position aside.
Fig 6: Locating Lower Radiator Hose
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10. Remove the wire harness retainer from the front engine mount.

All vehicles 

11. Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
Fig 7: Transaxle Drain Plug
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12. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt.
Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Bolt
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13. Remove the main control cover bolts, transmission fluid cooler bypass studs and the cover.
Fig 9: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts, Studs & Cover
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NOTE: Do not discard the gasket. It is a reusable type. Inspect the gasket for damage. Install a new gasket as necessary.
14. Remove the main control cover gasket.
Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover Gasket
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