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Valve Cover RH: Installation

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  1. If a new gasket is being installed, apply instant adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Cover Gasket
    G02770517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, follow the directions provided on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In Engine Front Cover Identifying
    G02770518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
  3. Position the valve cover and the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head. Loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Positioning Valve Cover And Valve Cover Gasket On Cylinder Head
    G02770519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 4: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
    G02770520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the fuel charging wiring onto the valve cover studs.
    Fig 5: Positioning Fuel Charging Wiring Onto Valve Cover Studs
    G02770521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Attach the harness routing clips to the valve cover stud and the A/C compressor to condenser hose.
    Fig 6: Attaching Harness Routing Clips To Valve Cover Stud And A/C Compressor To Condenser Hose
    G02770522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Connecting RH Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G02770523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
    Fig 8: Connecting RH Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    G02770524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the evaporator core cover and install the 11 screws.
    Fig 9: Positioning Evaporator Core Cover
    G02770525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the three suction accumulator bracket screws.
    Fig 10: Installing Three Suction Accumulator Bracket Screws
    G02770526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the positive crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
    Fig 11: Connecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
    G02770527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the heater water hose, evaporative emission canister purge valve and bracket, and install the nuts.
    Fig 12: Positioning Heater Water Hose, Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve And Bracket
    G02770528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the vacuum canister vacuum hose.
    Fig 13: Connecting Vacuum Canister Vacuum Hose
    G02770529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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