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Valve Cover - RH: Installation

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    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. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Identifying Area For Applying Sealant
    G04647582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
  2. Position the RH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the 16 fasteners in the sequence shown
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Identifying Valve Cover Fasteners Loosening/Tightening Sequence
      G03920595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lower the engine into position.
    4. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when installing the RH engine mount nut or damage to the engine mount can occur.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  4. Install the 6 engine mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mount Nuts
      G03920590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the Y-pipe and install the 4 nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Pipe Nuts
      G03920889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Only use hand tools when installing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.
  6. Tighten the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts
      G03963913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect coupling to the valve cover. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  8. Position the engine wiring harness retainers onto the valve cover.
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Retainers
    G04647587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the EVAP tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
    Fig 7: Locating EVAP Tube Couplings
    G04647588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 8: Identifying Special Engine Support Tools
    G04647876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR .
  12. Install the cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  13. Install the TB adapter. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 6.8L (3V) .
  14. Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 5.4L AND 6.8L (3V) .
  15. If equipped, install the automatic transmission filler tube. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
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