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Valve Cover LH: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    If removed, using the special tools, install the spark plug tube seals.Use Special Service Tool: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

    GFD272530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    If removed, using the special tools, install the VCT oil control solenoid seals.Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

    GFD272531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the new valve cover gaskets.
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  4. NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-cylinder head joints.

    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

    GFD272533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the valve cover and tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Fig 1: LH Valve Cover Tightening Sequence
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  6. Make sure the VCT seals in the valve cover are below the top of the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connector or the VCT seal may leak oil.
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  7. NOTE: Before installation, lubricate the CMP sensor O-ring seal with clean engine oil.

    Install the CMP sensors and the bolts.

    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD272525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Position the wiring harness and attach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Connect the VCT sensor electrical connectors.

    • Connect the CMP sensor electrical connectors.

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  8. Install the oil level indicator.
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  9. Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG .
  10. Install the CAC tube bracket and nuts.

    Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    GFD272523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install the LHCAC intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
    1. Install the PCV tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    2. Connect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.
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  12. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to: AIR CLEANER .
  13. Install the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .