Valve Cover RH: Installation

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1.

Install the new gasket in the valve cover in the following sequence.
- 1.
  
  Install the gasket at waffle pads and then corners.
- 2.
  
  Install the gasket around bolt holes.
- 3.
  
  Install the remaining part of the gasket.

Fig 1: RH Valve Cover Gasket Installation Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Clean cylinder head and front cover surface using metal surface prep before applying silicone gasket and sealant.

NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts and stud bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.

2.
Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover-to-cylinder head joints.

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3.

Position the valve cover and install the stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 2: RH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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4.

Position the engine control harness and install the nuts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5.

Install the radio ignition interference capacitor and the nut.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

6.

Attach the wiring retainers to the stud bolts and connect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.

7.

Connect the PCV tube to the PCV valve.

8.

Connect the PCV valve electrical connector.

9.

Install the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) .

10.

Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Upper Intake Manifold .

11.

Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & FILTERING SYSTEM - 3.0L (4V) .