Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Main Control Cover: Installation
- Inspect the main control cover seal for damage and install new if necessary.
- Install the main control cover and the stud bolts.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- Position back the wiring harness, install the wiring harness retainers and the nut.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Connect the transmission electrical connector.
- Rotate the connector latch until it locks in place.
- Slide the locking clip back to its original position.
- Attach the coolant hose to the starter motor bracket.
- Install the LH intake pipe, tighten the clamps.
Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
- Install the lower radiator support and the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
- Install the retainers and the front under body shield.
- Install the underbody shield and the retainers.
- Remove the tie straps and install the radiator guide pins.
- Install the radiator sight shield and the push pins.
- Install the battery. Refer to: Battery
- Install the RH intake pipe and tighten the clamp.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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- Position the RH intake pipe and install the bolt.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
- Install the clamp.
- Attach the retainer.
- Position the RH intake pipe and install the bolt.
- Connect the turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector and attach the wire harness retainer to the mounting stud.
- Install the RH air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH
- Install the LH air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH
- Fill the transmission with transmission fluid. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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