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Valve Cover LH: Installation

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    ALL ENGINES 

  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: Installing Valve Cover Gasket
    G02762770Courtesy 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: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In Front Cover
    G02762771Courtesy 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 and gasket on the cylinder head. Loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Bolts
    G02762772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) 

  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 4: Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence - Romeo Engine (4.6L)
    G02762773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) 

  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 5: Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence - Windsor Engine (5.4L)
    G02762774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. ALL ENGINES 

  6. Position the engine control wiring harness onto the valve cover.
  7. Connect the LH radio interference capacitor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting LH Radio Interference Capacitor Electrical Connector
    G02762775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the CMP electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Connecting CMP Electrical Connector
    G02762776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the LH ignition coil and fuel injector electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 8: Connecting LH Ignition Coil And Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors And Wiring Harness Retainers
    G02762777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) 

  10. Install the EGR valve tube.
    • Hand-tighten the upper and lower fittings.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 9: Installing EGR Valve Tube
    G02762778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor hoses to the EGR valve tube.
    Fig 10: Connecting Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor Hoses To EGR Valve Tube
    G02762779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) 

  12. Install the EGR valve tube.
    • Hand-tighten the upper and lower fittings.
    • Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    Fig 11: Installing EGR Valve Tube
    G02762780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor hoses to the EGR valve tube.
    Fig 12: Connecting Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor Hoses To EGR Valve Tube
    G02762781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    14. ALL ENGINES 

    NOTE: 4.6L engine shown; 5.4L engine similar.
    Fig 13: Connecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
    G02762782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
  15. Install the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  16. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  17. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES
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