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Valve Cover - RH: 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.
    2. 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.
    Fig 1: Applying A Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In Two Places Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head
    G02771241Courtesy 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 the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Positioning Valve Cover And Valve Cover Gasket On Cylinder Head
    G02771242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Valve Cover RH Bolts
    G02771243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Lower the engine.
  6. Position the fuel charging wiring onto the valve cover studs and connect the vapor management valve vacuum hose and the vacuum canister vacuum harness.
  7. Connect the front heater hose.
    Fig 4: Connecting Front Heater Hose
    G02771244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the RH engine mount nuts.
    Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Torque Of RH Engine Mount Nuts
    G02771245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 6: Removing Special Tool From Engine
    G02771246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
  11. Connect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors and the RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Connecting RH Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors And RH Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G02771247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
    Fig 8: Connecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
    G02771248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  14. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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