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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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    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 1: Inspecting Valve Cover Gasket And Clean
    G02763809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
  2. Position the valve cover and the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Positioning Valve Cover And Valve Cover Gasket
    G02763810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 3: Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G02763811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the fuel charging wiring onto the valve cover studs.
    Fig 4: Positioning Fuel Charging Wiring Onto Valve Cover Studs
    G02763812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the LH fuel charge wiring harness and install the nuts.
    Fig 5: Positioning LH Fuel Charge Wiring Harness
    G02763813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G02763814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the ten ignition coil electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    G02763815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve tube from the LH valve cover and position aside.
    Fig 8: Removing Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Tube
    G02763816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the engine air cleaner and engine air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  10. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  11. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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