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Valve Cover: Installation

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  1. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
    NOTE: 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 which make leak paths.
  2. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the locations shown below.
    NOTE: The valve cover must be secured within 4 minutes of silicone gasket application. If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep.
    Fig 1: Locating Silicone Gasket And Sealant Applying Locations
    G06261774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the valve cover, new gasket and retainers.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G06261775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the wiring harness and attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover studs.
  5. Connect the VCT  solenoid electrical connector.
  6. Connect the radio capacitor electrical connector.
  7. Connect the CMP  sensor electrical connector.
  8. Connect the CHT  sensor electrical connector.
  9. Connect the crankcase vent hose.
  10. Install the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 2.5L .
  11. Install the oil level indicator.
    NOTE: Make sure the notch on the oil level indicator is aligned with the V-shaped boss on the valve cover and fully engaged into the valve cover.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Level Indicator
    G06261776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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