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Valve Cover LH: Installation

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    NOTE: Clean the valve cover sealing area before installing a new gasket.
  1. Position a new gasket on the valve cover.
    2. NOTE: Clean the head and front cover sealing surfaces using metal surface cleaner before applying silicone gasket and sealant.
  2. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) dot of silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover to cylinder head joints.
  3. Position the valve cover and install the studs and the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Positioning Valve Cover And Installing Studs And Bolts
    G01592761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the wiring harness to the valve cover studs.
    Fig 2: Connecting Wiring Harness To Valve Cover Studs
    G01592762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Apply a light film of silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to the interior of the spark plug boot prior to installation.
    Fig 3: Installing LH Spark Plug Wires
    G01592763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the three LH spark plug wires.
    • Connect the spark plug wire holder.
  6. Install the water pump drive belt cover.
    Fig 4: Installing Water Pump Drive Belt Cover
    G01592764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
    Fig 5: Connecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube To Valve Cover
    G01592765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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