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Valve Cover RH: Installation

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  1. 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.
    Fig 1: Applying Instant Adhesive Around Gasket Groove In Valve Cover
    G01548262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. 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.
    Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head
    G01548263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
  3. Position the valve cover and the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head. Loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Positioning Valve Cover And Valve Cover Gasket On Cylinder Head
    G01548264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 4: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
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  5. Position the fuel charging wiring onto the valve cover studs.
    Fig 5: Positioning Fuel Charging Wiring Onto Valve Cover Studs
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  6. Attach the harness routing clips to the valve cover stud and the A/C compressor to condenser hose.
    Fig 6: Attaching Harness Routing Clips To Valve Cover Stud
    G01548267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Connecting RH Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G01548268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
    Fig 8: Connecting RH Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    G01548269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the evaporator core cover and install the 11 screws.
    Fig 9: Positioning Evaporator Core Cover
    G01548270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the three suction accumulator bracket screws.
    Fig 10: Installing Suction Accumulator Bracket Screws
    G01548271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the positive crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
    Fig 11: Connecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
    G01548272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the heater water hose, evaporative emission canister purge valve and bracket, and install the nuts.
    Fig 12: Installing Bracket Nuts
    G01548273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the vacuum canister vacuum hose.
    Fig 13: Connecting Vacuum Canister Vacuum Hose
    G01548274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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