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Main Control Cover - 3.5L GTDI: Installation

  1. Inspect the transaxle side cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.
    Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Side Cover Seal
    G06067695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Inspect the 20-pin solenoid body connector seal to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover or a transmission fluid leak will occur.
    NOTE: Install the studbolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

    Install the main control cover and loosely install the 14 bolts.

    1. Bolt location
    2. Studbolt location
    Fig 2: Identifying Main Control Cover And Bolts
    G06067696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the main control cover bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Identifying Main Control Cover Bolts In Sequence
    G06078628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and transmission fluid cooler tube assembly on the main control cover studbolts and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Locating Nuts And Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve
    G06260204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the transaxle electrical connector and install the wiring harness fastener on the main control cover stud.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G06067678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the LH turbocharger-to- CAC  hose on the turbocharger and tighten the clamp.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    Fig 6: Locating Clamp And Turbocharger-To-Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Hose
    G06260200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.
    Fig 7: Locating Retainers And Underbody Shield
    G06253939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the LH turbocharger inlet tube in place and tighten the 2 clamps.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    Fig 8: Locating Clamps And Turbo Inlet Tube
    G06260198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the crankcase vent tube.
    Fig 9: Locating Crankcase Vent Tube
    G06260121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the bypass hose on the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.
    Fig 10: Locating Constant Tension Clamp
    G06260196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the vacuum tube on the LH air inlet hose.
    Fig 11: Locating Vacuum Tube
    G06260195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the brake booster vacuum tube on the LH air inlet hose.
    Fig 12: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Tube
    G06260194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL .
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