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Valve Cover RH - 5.4L: Installation

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  1. If a new gasket is being installed, apply instant adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Application Surface Completely Around Gasket Groove In Valve Cover
    G01536303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 2: Identifying Silicone Gasket Application Points
    G01536304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
  3. Position the valve cover on the cylinder head and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Loosely Install Valve Cover Bolts
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  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 4: Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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  5. Position the fuel charging wiring on the engine.
  6. Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to IGNITION SYSTEMS .
  7. Connect the RH fuel injector connectors.
    Fig 5: Connecting RH Fuel Injector Connectors
    G01536307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the fuel charging wiring on the valve cover studs.
    Fig 6: Installing Fuel Charging Wiring On Valve Cover Studs
    G01536308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the A/C compressor and the crankshaft position sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Connecting Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G01536309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the bracket and ground strap.
    Fig 8: Installing Bracket And Ground Strap
    G01536310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the engine wiring harness connectors on the bracket.
    Fig 9: Installing Engine Wiring Harness Connectors
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  12. Connect the engine wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 10: Connecting Engine Wiring Harness Connectors
    G01536312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the radio ignition interference capacitors.
    Fig 11: Connecting Radio Ignition Interference Capacitors
    G01536313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the crankcase ventilation tube.
    Fig 12: Installing Crankcase Ventilation Tube
    G01536314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the oil fill tube.
    Fig 13: Connecting Oil Fill Tube
    G01536315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the interior engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  17. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and the engine air cleaner.
  18. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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