Valve Cover - RH: Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
NOTE: Spark plug tube seal installation shown in illustration, VCT  solenoid seal installation similar.
Fig 1: Identifying VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer And Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
1. Using the VCT  Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new VCT  solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
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.
Fig 2: Applying RTV Silicone To Engine Front Cover-To-RH Cylinder Head Joints
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2. Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.

   Late build vehicles 

3. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 9 stud bolts.
   • Tighten the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
     Fig 3: Identifying RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence (Late Build Vehicles)

     Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   Early build vehicles 

4. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the bolt and 10 stud bolts.
   • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
     Fig 4: Identifying RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence (Early Build Vehicles)

     Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   All vehicles 

5. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover and the stud bolts.
6. Connect the 3 RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
7. Connect the RH VCT  solenoid electrical connector.
8. Connect the RH HO2S  electrical connector.
9. Connect the RH CMS  electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
10. Connect the PSP  switch electrical connector.
11. Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L .