Valve Cover - LH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean and inspect the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep and a plastic scraping tool. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Inspect the valve cover gasket. If the gasket is damaged, remove and discard the gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
- If a new gasket is being installed, apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
- Position the valve cover and finger tighten the bolts and stud bolts.
- Tighten the bolts and stud bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 3 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the LH engine wiring harness retainers to the valve cover studs.
- Position the oil level indicator tube and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the crankcase breather hose to the valve cover.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.