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Valve Cover - LH (View 1 of 2): Installation

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    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: Installing VCT Solenoid And/Or Spark Plug Tube Seals Using VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer And Handle
    G07784475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new VCT solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
    2. 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: Locating Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone Bead On Engine Front Cover-To-LH Cylinder Head Joints
    G07784476Courtesy 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.
  3. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 9 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Identifying LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07784477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the 3 LH fuel injector electrical connectors.
  5. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover and the stud bolts.
  6. Install the wiring harness retaining bracket and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
  7. Connect the 2 engine control wiring harness electrical connectors.
  8. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
  9. Connect the LH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
  10. Install the oil level indicator.
  11. Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
  12. Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
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