Main Control Cover and Gasket: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the wiring harness from the battery tray bracket.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Battery Tray Bracket
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Remove the battery tray bracket.

Fig 2: Removing Battery Tray Bracket
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Remove the vent tube hose.

Fig 3: Removing Vent Tube Hose
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Remove the LH splash shield.

Fig 4: Removing LH Splash Shield
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Remove the lower radiator hose and position aside.

Fig 5: Removing Lower Radiator Hose And Position Aside
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt.

Fig 6: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Bolt
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Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.

Fig 7: Removing Transaxle Drain Plug
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Remove the main control cover bolts and the cover.

Fig 8: Removing Main Control Cover Bolts
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Remove the main control cover gasket from the pan.

Fig 9: Removing Main Control Cover Gasket From Pan
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