Valve Cover - LH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
- Using a new gasket, position the LH valve cover on the cylinder head and tighten the 10 fasteners in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the 3 wiring harness retainers to the top and the 2 wiring harness retainers to the front of the LH valve cover.
- Connect the LH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
- Connect the 4 LH ignition wire retainers to the valve cover.
- Connect the 4 LH ignition wires to the 4 LH ignition coils.
- Position the crankcase ventilation tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM article.
NOTE:
If the valve cover is not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
When installing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid.