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Valve Cover - RH, 4.6L: Installation

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  1. Apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.
    2. Fig 1: Valve Cover Gasket
    GF0011626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the valve cover is 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 the silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
    3. Fig 2: Applying Sealant At Engine Front Cover & Cylinder Head Seam
    G03947588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the valve cover on the cylinder head, and install the fasteners loosely.
  4. Tighten the valve cover fasteners in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    5. Fig 3: Valve Cover Fastener Torque Sequence
    GF0011627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Rotate the PCV valve clockwise to lock it in place.
  5. Install the PCV valve.
  6. Connect the PCV electrical connector.
  7. Position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
  8. Position the fuel charging wiring harness and connect the retainers to the valve cover studs.
  9. Connect the wiring harness retainer to the heater outlet tube stud bolt.
    10. Fig 4: Wiring Harness Retainer
    GF0011600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the bracket, and install the ground strap and the nut. Connect the electrical connectors to the bracket.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    11. Fig 5: Electrical Connectors And Ground Strap Bracket Retaining Nut
    G03885234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    12. Fig 6: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G03885233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the oil filler tube and clamp onto the valve cover.
    13. Fig 7: Oil Filler Tube & Clamp
    GF0011625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine oil filler tube support bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    14. Fig 8: Engine Oil Filler Tube Support Strap Bolt
    G03885594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using a suitable jack, raise the engine 57.15 mm (2.25 in).
    15. Fig 9: Raising Engine Using Jack
    GF0011628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the LH engine support insulator. For additional information, refer to Engine Support Insulators .
  16. Install the engine ACL and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  17. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
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