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Valve Cover - RH: Installation

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    NOTE: Failure to install the fuel injectors during the valve cover installation may result in engine failure.
    NOTE: The valve cover will have to be tightened a second time after the fuel injectors are installed.
    Fig 1: Identifying RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts And Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07480832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using a new valve cover gasket, install the RH valve cover, 2 stud bolts and 16 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    2. NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the fuel injectors.
    NOTE: Only one fuel injector shown in illustration.
    NOTE: If the fuel injector is being reused, make sure to install it in the original location.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Injectors
    G07480833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install a new copper combustion gasket, O-ring seal and fuel injector return fuel O-ring on the 4 fuel injectors.
    • Position the 4 fuel injectors into the engine.
    3. NOTE: Failure to tighten the fuel injector correctly can lead to engine failure.
    NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the concave surface of the fuel injector hold-down clamp.
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Injector Bolts
    G07480834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the 4 fuel injector hold-down clamps and the 4 new fuel injector bolts. Tighten in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  4. Final tighten the valve cover bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Identifying RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts And Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07480835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the wire retainer to the rear valve cover stud bolt.
    Fig 5: Locating Wire Retainer Of Rear Valve Cover Stud Bolt
    G07480836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the fuel return hose to the retainer and the retainer to the stud bolt.
    Fig 6: Locating Retainer Of Stud Bolt And Fuel Return Hose
    G07480837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the engine wire harness and connect the 2 harness retainers. Install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 7: Locating Bolt And Engine Wire Harness Retainers
    G07480838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the RH glow plugs. For additional information, refer to GLOW PLUG SYSTEM - 6.7L DIESEL article.
  9. Install the RH fuel rail and RH fuel injectors, fuel rail supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 6.7L DIESEL article.
  10. Install the EGR cooler. For additional information, refer to EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM article.
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