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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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    NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Identifying Silicone Gasket Application Points
    G03919870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
  2. Position the LH valve cover and a new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Identifying Tighten Sequence Of RH Valve Cover Bolts
      G03919871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the intake manifold vacuum tube assembly onto the support bracket and the valve cover stud.
  4. Connect the VCT solenoid electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
  5. Connect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.
  6. Position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
  7. Connect the intake manifold vacuum tube hose to the brake booster.
  8. Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
  9. Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG -- 5.4L .
  10. Install the air cleaner intake pipe. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER INTAKE PIPE -- 5.4L (3V) .
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