Main Control Cover - 3.5L GTDI: Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
3. Remove the brake booster vacuum tube from the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.
   Fig 1: Location of Brake Booster Vacuum Tube

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4. Remove the vacuum tube from the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.
   Fig 2: Location of LH Turbocharger Air Inlet Hose

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5. Compress the constant tension clamp and remove the bypass hose from the LH turbocharger air inlet hose.
   Fig 3: Location of LH Turbocharger Air Inlet Hose

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6. Disconnect the 2 quick connect couplings and remove the crankcase vent tube.
   Fig 4: Location of Crankcase Vent Tube And Quick Connect Couplings

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7. Loosen the 2 clamps and remove the LH turbo inlet tube.
   Fig 5: Location of LH Turbo Inlet Tube Clamps

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8. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
   Fig 6: Location of Retainers And Underbody Shield

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9. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the LH turbocharger-to-Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose from the turbocharger and position it aside.
   Fig 7: Location of LH Turbocharger-To-Charge Air Cooler(CAC) Hose Clamp

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10. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 8: Location of Transmission Fluid Drain Plug Bolt

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11. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 9: Location of Transmission Fluid Drain Plug Bolt

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12. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector and remove the wiring harness fastener from the main control cover stud.
    Fig 10: Location of Transaxle Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Fastener

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13. Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve off of the main control cover studbolts and position it aside.
    Fig 11: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve And Nuts

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NOTE: Note the location of the studbolts for assembly.
14. Remove the 14 bolts and the main control cover.

Fig 12: Location of Main Control Cover Bolts

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