Valve Cover LH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If a new gasket is being installed, apply instant adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
- Position the valve cover and the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head. Loosely install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Position the fuel charging wiring onto the valve cover studs and connect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose.
- Connect the LH ignition coil electrical connectors.
- Connect the LH fuel injector electrical connectors.
- If equipped, install the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
- Install the engine air cleaner (ACL) and engine air cleaner outlet tube.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
NOTE:
If not secured within four minutes, sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, follow the directions provided on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.