Valve Cover - RH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
Position the LH valve cover and 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 LH Valve Cover Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover.
Position the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve assembly and install the 3 nuts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Positioning Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the EVAP vapor tube quick connect couplings and the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.

Fig 4: Connecting EVAP Vapor Tube Quick Connect Couplings And Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the engine wiring harness retainer to the EVAP canister purge valve bracket.

Fig 5: Connecting Engine Wiring Harness Retainer To EVAP Canister Purge Valve Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the crankcase vent tube.
Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG -- 5.4L .
Install the RH VCT oil control solenoid. For additional information, refer to VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING (VCT) OIL CONTROL SOLENOID .
If equipped, install the transmission filler tube. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FILLER TUBE .