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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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    NOTE: Verify that the fuel injector-to-valve cover seal is squarely seated in the valve cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Injector-To-Valve Cover Seal Out Of Valve Cover
    G07971007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using a 22 mm (0.866 in) socket or equivalent, install the new fuel injector-to-valve cover seal.
    2. 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 2: Identifying LH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07480821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using a new valve cover gasket, install the LH valve cover, 3 stud bolts and 15 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    3. NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the fuel injectors.
    NOTE: Only one fuel injector shown.
    NOTE: If the fuel injector is being reused, make sure to install it in the original location.
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Injector Return Fuel O-Ring On Fuel Injectors
    G07480822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. 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.
    4. 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 4: Locating Fuel Injector Hold-Down Clamps And Fuel Injector Bolts
    G07480823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. 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.
  5. Final tighten the valve cover bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 5: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07480821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the wire retainer to the rear valve cover stud bolt.
    Fig 6: Locating Wire Retainer To Rear Valve Cover Stud Bolt
    G07480820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the 2 wire retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
    Fig 7: Locating Wire Retainers To Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    G07480819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Only 1 retainer shown.
    Fig 8: Locating Wire Retainers For Fuel Injection Harness
    G07480818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the 2 wire retainers for the fuel injection harness.
  9. Install the LH glow plugs. For additional information, refer to GLOW PLUG SYSTEM - 6.7L DIESEL .
  10. Install the LH fuel rail, LH fuel injectors and fuel rail supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 6.7L DIESEL .
  11. Install the crankcase vent oil separator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL .
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