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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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    NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 locations shown in illustration where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
    2. Fig 1: Applying Sealant At Engine Front Cover/Cylinder Head Surface
    GF0013555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head.
    • Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    3. Fig 2: Tightening Sequence
    GF0046677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube quick connect coupling to the valve cover. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  4. Position the wire harness and connect the 4 wiring harness retainers to the valve cover.
  5. Install the air cleaner and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING article.
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