Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle.
4. Remove and discard the 4 transmission fluid cooler tube seals.
5. Remove only the 3 retainers and carefully position the insulator aside to gain access to the secondary variator cover.
6. Remove and discard the bolts for the secondary cover and remove the cover.