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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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  1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head and the 2 places where the camshaft oil seal retainer meets the cylinder head.
    Fig 1: Locating Valve Cover With Bolts & Stud Bolts
    G06263319Courtesy 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 metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  2. Position the valve cover and install the bolts and stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Cover & Bolts In Tightening Sequence
    G06263320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the wire harness and connect the HO2S  electrical connector.
  4. Connect the VCT  electrical connector.
  5. Attach the wiring retainer to the valve cover stud bolt and attach the pin-type wiring retainer to the valve cover.
  6. Attach the 3 wiring retainers to the valve cover.
  7. Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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