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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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  1. Using the VCT  Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new VCT  solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
    NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
    NOTE: Spark plug tube seal installation shown in illustration, VCT  solenoid seal installation similar.
    Fig 1: Identifying VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer And Handle
    G06061920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.
    NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine RTV Silicone Applying Area To Cylinder Head Joints
    G06061921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Late build vehicles 

  3. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 9 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      • Fig 3: Identifying LH Valve Cover Stud Bolt Tightening Sequence
      G06252334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Early build vehicles 

  4. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and 11 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      • Fig 4: Identifying LH Valve Cover Stud Bolt Tightening Sequence
      G06061922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  5. Connect the 3 LH fuel injector electrical connectors.
  6. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover and the stud bolts.
  7. Install the wiring harness retaining bracket and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
  8. Connect the 2 engine control wiring harness electrical connectors.
  9. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
  10. Connect the LH VCT  solenoid electrical connector.
  11. Install the oil level indicator.
  12. Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L .
  13. Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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