Valve Cover - RH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply instant adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
- Position the valve cover and the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head and loosely install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Position the RH fuel charge wiring harness and install the nuts.
- Connect the wiring harness retainer to the RH valve cover stud.
- Connect the PCV tube and electrical connector.
- Connect the oil fill tube to the RH valve cover.
- Install the oil fill tube support bracket bolt.
- Remove the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
If the valve cover is 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.