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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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  1. Apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.
    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 1: Identifying Silicone Gasket And Sealant Application Points
    G03886377Courtesy 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: Installing Bolts
    G03886378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 3.
    Fig 3: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
    G03906663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the wiring retainers on the valve cover studs.
    Fig 4: Connecting Wiring Retainers On Valve Cover Studs
    G03886375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position back the oil level indicator and tube. Install the bolt.
    Fig 5: Installing Bolt
    G03886381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Tighten the retaining nut.
    Fig 6: Tightening Retaining Nut
    G03886382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the fuel charging wiring onto the valve cover studs.
    Fig 7: Positioning Fuel Charging Wiring
    G03906105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the pushpin retainers to the PCM bracket.
    Fig 8: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness To PCM Bracket Retainer
    G03885211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the LH fuel charge wiring harness and install the bolts.
    Fig 9: Installing Bolts
    G03886385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the five fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Injector Electrical Connector
    G03886335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the five ignition coil electrical connectors.
    Fig 11: Identifying Ignition Coil Electrical Connector
    G03886336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the PCV valve tube to the LH valve cover.
    Fig 12: Connecting PCV Valve Tube To LH Valve Cover
    G03886367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the engine air cleaner and engine air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  15. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  16. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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