Valve Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the locations shown.
- Install the valve cover, gasket and retainers.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the oil level indicator.
- Attach the 2 high-voltage wiring harness retainers to the valve cover studs.
- Connect the VCT solenoid electrical connector.
- Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Attach the 3 wire harness retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
- Install the 4 engine cover studs.
- Connect the crankcase vent hose to the valve cover.
- Install the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG .
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.
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.
NOTE:
Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket, if necessary.