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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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    All engines 

  1. If a new gasket is being installed, apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Proper Valve Cover Gasket Sealant Application
    G03948210Courtesy 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 Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Engine Front Cover
    G03885959Courtesy 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: Positioning Valve Cover And Gasket On Cylinder Head
    G03885215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. Romeo engine (4.6L) 

  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 4.
    Fig 4: Tightening Bolts In Sequence (4.6L)
    G03885216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. Windsor engine (5.4L) 

  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 5.
    Fig 5: Tightening Bolts In Sequence (5.4L)
    G03885217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. All engines 

  6. Connect the wiring harness to the PCM bracket.
    Fig 6: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness To PCM Bracket Retainer
    G03885211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the engine control wiring harness onto the valve cover.
    Fig 7: Positioning Engine Control Wiring Harness Onto Valve Cover
    G03885210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the LH radio interference capacitor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor Electrical Connectors
    G03885209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the CMP electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Identifying Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03885221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the LH ignition coil and fuel injector electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 10: Connecting LH Ignition Coil And Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G03885207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. Romeo engine (4.6L) 

  11. Install the EGR system module tube.
    • Hand-tighten the upper and lower fittings.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 11: Identifying EGR System Module Tube
      G03885098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position back the oil level indicator and tube. Install the bolt.
    Fig 12: Positioning Back Oil Level Indicator And Tube
    G03885224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the retaining nut for the oil level indicator and tube.
    Fig 13: Installing Oil Level Indicator Tube Retaining Nut
    G03885225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    14. Windsor engine (5.4L) 

  14. Position back the oil level indicator and tube. Install the bolt.
    Fig 14: Installing Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
    G03885224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the retaining nut for the oil level indicator and tube.
    Fig 15: Installing Oil Level Indicator Tube Retaining Nut
    G03885442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the EGR valve tube.
    • Hand-tighten the upper and lower fittings.
    • Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
      Fig 16: Installing EGR Valve Tube
      G03885157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor hoses to the EGR valve tube.
    Fig 17: Identifying Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor Hoses
    G03885203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    18. All engines 

    NOTE: 4.6L engine shown; 5.4L engine similar.
    Fig 18: Connecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
    G03885199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
  19. Install the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  20. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  21. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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