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Valve Cover - RH, 5.4L: 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. Fig 1: Valve Cover Gasket
    G03905398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  2. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
    3. Fig 2: Applying Sealant At Engine Front Cover & Cylinder Head Seam
    G03947588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the valve cover on the cylinder head and loosely install the fasteners.
  4. Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    5. Fig 3: Valve Cover Fastener Torque Sequence
    GF0011632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the fuel charging wiring harness and connect the retainers to the valve cover studs.
  6. Connect the fuel pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Rail Pressure And Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03885250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the 4 RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
    8. Fig 5: Connecting RH Fuel Injector Connectors
    GF0044543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, check the condition of the transmission fluid filler tube O-ring. If damaged, install a new O-ring.
  8. Position the transmission fluid filler tube into the transmission and install the nut and bolt.
    • Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Tighten the nut to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 6: Transmission Fluid Filler Tube, Bolt & Nut
    GF0012367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.
    10. Fig 7: Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
    GF0012366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the bracket and the ground strap and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    11. Fig 8: Locating Nut, Ground Strap & Bracket
    GF0044542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Rotate the PCV valve clockwise to lock it in place.
  11. Install the PCV valve, position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
  12. Connect the oil fill tube.
    13. Fig 9: Oil Fill Tube & Clamp
    GF0011630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine oil filler tube support bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    14. Fig 10: Engine Oil Filler Tube Support Strap Bolt
    G03885594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the 4 RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 4.6L (2V) AND 5.4L (2V) article.
  15. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  16. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and the engine ACL. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
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