Valve Cover: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the locations shown.
NOTE: The valve cover must be secured within 4 minutes of silicone gasket application. If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep.

Fig 1: Locating Silicone Gasket And Sealant Applying Locations
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the valve cover, gasket and retainers.
- Tighten in the sequence shown below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
NOTE: Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket, if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the oil level indicator.
Connect the VCT solenoid electrical connector.
Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector.
Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
Attach the 3 wire harness retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
Position the heater tube assembly on the valve cover stud bolts.
Install the 4 engine cover studs.
Attach the 2 block heater wiring harness retainers (if equipped) and the 2 high voltage wiring harness retainers to the valve cover studs.
Connect the crankcase vent hose to the valve cover.
Install the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .