Valve Cover - LH: Installation

All engines 

1. Apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.
Fig 1: Identifying Proper Valve Cover Gasket Sealant Application
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NOTE: If not secured within 4 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 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
2. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
Fig 2: Applying Sealant Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head
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3. Position the valve cover and gasket on the cylinder head and loosely install the fasteners.
Fig 3: Valve Cover
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4.6L (2V) engine 

4. Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 4: Valve Cover Torque Sequence - 4.6L
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5.4L (2V) engine 

5. Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 5: Valve Cover Torque Sequence - 5.4L
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All engines 

6. Connect the wiring harness retainer to the PCM bracket and connect the 2 electrical connectors to the PCM.
Fig 6: Wire Harness Retainer & Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connectors
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7. Position the engine control wiring harness retainer onto the valve cover stud.
Fig 7: Wire Harness Retainer
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NOTE: 4.6L (2V) shown, 5.4L (2V) similar.
8. Connect the LH ignition coil and fuel injector electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainers.
Fig 8: Injector & Coil Electrical Connectors & Wire Harness Retainers
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4.6L (2V) engines 

9. Install the EGR tube.
   • Hand-tighten the upper and lower fittings.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Fig 9: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Module Tube
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All engines 

10. Position the oil level indicator and tube and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 10: Oil Level Indicator Tube Retaining Bolt
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4.6L (2V) engine 

11. Install the oil level indicator and tube support bracket nut.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 11: Oil Level Indicator Tube Support Bracket Nut
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5.4L (2V) engine 

12. Install the oil level indicator and tube support bracket nut.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 12: Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Nut
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NOTE: 5.4L (2V) shown, 4.6L (2V) similar.
13. Position the crankcase ventilation tube and connect the quick connect coupling to the valve cover. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
Fig 13: Crankcase Ventilation Tube Quick Connect Coupling
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14. Install the ACL and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
15. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.