Main Control Valve Body: Installation

Position the mechatronic assembly in place and loosely install the 10 retaining bolts.

Fig 1: Locating Mechatronic Assembly Bolts
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Tighten the mechatronic bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 2.
- Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Mechatronic Assembly Bolts
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Install new O-rings seals on the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector.

Fig 3: Locating O-Rings On Outer Shell
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CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins. Electrostatic charge may occur and will cause damage to the mechatronic unit.

Fig 4: Locating Outer Shell Of Bulkhead Electrical Connector

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With the release tab down, push the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector into the transmission.
Press up on the tab and lock the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector in place.

Fig 5: Identifying Outer Shell Of The Bulkhead Electrical Connector Tab
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Install the fluid pan.
- Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
  - Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
    
    Fig 6: Locating Fluid Pan Bolt
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Connect the main transmission electrical harness by pushing it in and twisting the outer shell to lock it in place.

Fig 7: Locating Main Transmission Electrical Harness Connector
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CAUTION: The fluid fill plug located on the side of the transmission is near the exhaust system. The exhaust will be extremely hot during this procedure. Use care when working near the exhaust and the heat shields.

Remove the fluid fill plug.
- The fill plug is located on the RH rear side of the case near the transmission electrical connector.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Fluid Fill Plug
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CAUTION:

The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate correctly or transmission failure.
The fluid fill plug located on the side of the transmission is near the exhaust system. The exhaust will be extremely hot during this procedure. Use care when working near the exhaust and the heat shields.

Fill the transmission.
- Add 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid fill hole. Stop when the fluid runs out of the bottom of the hole.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Fluid Fill Hole
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Install the fluid fill plug.
- Tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Locating Fluid Fill Plug
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Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
With the engine idling (600-750 rpm) in PARK and the transmission temperature at 30°C-50°C (86°F-122°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level.

Fig 11: Locating Fluid Fill Hole

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With the engine still running in PARK, check the fluid level. If more fluid is needed, remove the fluid fill plug and fill with clean automatic transmission fluid until the fluid runs out of the bottom of the hole.
Install the fluid fill plug.
- Tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 12: Locating Fluid Fill Plug
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