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Valve Cover - RH: Installation

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All vehicles 

  1. Using the VCT  Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new VCT  solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
    NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
    NOTE: Spark plug tube seal installation shown in illustration, VCT  solenoid seal installation similar.
    Fig 1: Identifying VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer And Handle
    G06061920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.
    NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Front Cover-To-RH Cylinder Head Joints
    G06061930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Late build vehicles 

  3. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 9 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      • Fig 3: Identifying RH Valve Cover Stud Bolt Tightening Sequence
      G06252331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Early build vehicles 

  4. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover, bolt and the 10 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      • Fig 4: Identifying RH Valve Cover Stud Bolt Tightening Sequence
      G06062627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  5. Position the A/C tubes and install the 2 retaining clamp bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  6. Install the A/C tube retaining clamp bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  7. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover and the stud bolts.
  8. Connect the 3 LH fuel injector electrical connectors.
  9. Connect the LH VCT  electrical connector.
  10. Connect the RH HO2S electrical connector.
  11. Install the PSP  hose bracket and nut.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  12. Connect the RH CMS  electrical connector and retainer.
  13. Connect the PSP  switch electrical connector.
  14. Install the power steering fluid reservoir. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L .
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