Valve Cover - RH, 5.4L: Installation

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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: Applying Instant Adhesive Around Gasket Groove In Valve Cover
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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 2: Identifying Area For Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant

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Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
Position the valve cover on the cylinder head and loosely install the bolts.

Fig 3: Identifying Valve Cover Fastener
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 4.

Fig 4: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
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Position the fuel charging wiring on the engine.
Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 4.6L (2V) AND 5.4L (2V) .
Connect the RH fuel injector connectors.

Fig 5: Connecting RH Fuel Injector Connectors
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Position the fuel charging wiring on the valve cover studs.

Fig 6: Positioning Fuel Charging Wiring On Valve Cover Studs
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Connect the A/C compressor and the crankshaft position sensor electrical connectors. Install a tie-strap.

Fig 7: Connecting A/C Compressor And Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connectors
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Position the splash shield and install the pushpin retainers.

Fig 8: Identifying Pushpin Retainers And Splash Shield
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Connect the radio ignition interference capacitors.

Fig 9: Connecting Radio Ignition Interference Capacitors
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Install the bracket, ground strap and retaining nut. Connect the electrical connectors to the bracket.

Fig 10: Connecting Electrical Connectors To Bracket
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Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.

Fig 11: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
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Connect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector.

Fig 12: Connecting Fuel Rail Pressure And Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.

Fig 13: Connecting TP Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the electronic TB electrical connector.

Fig 14: Identifying Electronic Throttle Body (TB) Electrical Connector
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Install the crankcase ventilation tube.

Fig 15: Installing Crankcase Ventilation Tube
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Connect the oil fill tube.

Fig 16: Connecting Oil Fill Tube
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Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and the engine air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .