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Valve Cover - RH: Installation

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  1. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and front cover sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Inspect and install a new gasket as necessary.
    2. NOTE: The valve cover must be installed within 4 minutes of sealant application.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket Sealant To The Cylinder Head
    G03995752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply an 8-mm (0.32-in) bead of silicone gasket sealant to the cylinder head half-round surface and to the front cover-to-cylinder head joint face.
  3. Position the RH valve cover and install the 12 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 2: Tightening RH Valve Cover Bolts
    G03995757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the wiring harness conduit and install the 4 nuts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  5. Position the intake manifold support bracket and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  6. Attach the wiring retainer from the valve cover stud bolt.
  7. Connect the VCT solenoid electrical connector.
  8. Connect the crankcase vent tube to the valve cover.
  9. Install the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) .
  10. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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