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 And Sealant 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 17 fasteners in the sequence shown
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Fasteners Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the engine wiring harness retainers onto the valve cover studs.
Position the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
Position the degas bottle and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Installing Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 5.4L AND 6.8L (3V) .
Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .