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Valve Cover - RH: Installation

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  1. Apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover and install the new valve cover gasket.
    2. Fig 1: Applying Instant Gel Adhesive Completely Around Gasket Groove In Valve Cover
    GF0002595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  2. Apply the silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
    3. Fig 2: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant In 2 Places Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head
    G03947588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the valve cover and install the fasteners in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Item Part Number Description
    1 W705644 Pin Stud, Hex Flange Pilot, M6 x 1 x 73.76
    2 N806183 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 42.5
    3 W705644 Pin Stud, Hex Flange Pilot, M6 x 1 x 73.76
    4 W705644 Pin Stud, Hex Flange Pilot, M6 x 1 x 73.76
    5 W705644 Pin Stud, Hex Flange Pilot, M6 x 1 x 73.76
    6 W705644 Pin Stud, Hex Flange Pilot, M6 x 1 x 73.76
    7 W705644 Pin Stud, Hex Flange Pilot, M6 x 1 x 73.76
    8 W705644 Pin Stud, Hex Flange Pilot, M6 x 1 x 73.76
    9 W705644 Pin Stud, Hex Flange Pilot, M6 x 1 x 73.76
    10 N806183 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 42.5
    11 N806183 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M6 x 1 x 42.5
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Valve Cover Tightening Sequence
    GF0002596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Attach the engine wiring harness retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
  5. Connect the vacuum tube connector.
    6. Fig 4: Locating Vacuum Tube Connector
    GF0002587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the PCV valve electrical connector.
    7. Fig 5: Locating PCV Valve Electrical Connector
    GF0002593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the transmission fluid level indicator tube and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Fluid Level Indicator Tube
    GF0002594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  9. Install the suction accumulator. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL article.
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