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Valve Cover - RH: Installation

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    NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In Two Places Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head
    G01544607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover (6019) meets the cylinder head.
  2. Position the valve cover and the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Positioning Valve Cover And Valve Cover Gasket On Cylinder Head
    G01544608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 3: Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  4. Lower the engine.
  5. Position the fuel charging wiring onto the valve cover studs and connect the vapor management valve vacuum hose and the vacuum canister vacuum harness.
  6. Connect the front heater hose.
    Fig 4: Connecting Front Heater Hose
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  7. Raise and support the vehicle.
  8. Install the RH engine mount nuts.
    Fig 5: Installing RH Engine Mount Nuts
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  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 6: Removing Special Tool
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  11. Install the generator (10300). Refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
  12. Connect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors and the RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Connecting RH Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors And RH Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G01544613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
    Fig 8: Connecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
    G01544614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable.
  15. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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