Valve Cover - LH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the new gasket in the valve cover in the following sequence.
1. Install the gasket at waffle pads and then the corners.
2. Install the gasket around bolt holes.
3. Install the remaining part of the gasket.
Fig 1: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts and studs tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.

NOTE: Clean cylinder head and front cover surface and the cam seal retainer-to-cylinder head surface using metal surface prep before applying silicone gasket and sealant.

Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) dot of silicone gasket and sealant at the cylinder block to front cover mating surface and the cam seal retainer-to-cylinder head joints.

Fig 2: Locating Sealant At Cylinder Block To Front Cover Mating Surface And Cam Seal Retainer-To-Cylinder Head Joints
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the valve cover and install the bolts and stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in the illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 3: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the wire harness and connect the HO2S electrical connector.
Connect the VCT electrical connector.
Attach the wiring retainer to the valve cover stud bolt and attach the pin-type wiring retainer to the valve cover.
Attach the 3 wiring retainers to the valve cover.
Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN article.