Valve Cover - RH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the new gasket in the valve cover in the following sequence.
1. Install the gasket at waffle pads and then corners.
2. Install the gasket around bolt holes.
3. Install the remaining part of the gasket.
Fig 1: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts and stud bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.

NOTE: Clean cylinder head and front cover surface using metal surface prep before applying silicone gasket and sealant.

Fig 2: Locating Silicone Gasket Sealant At Front Cover-To-Cylinder Head Joints

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover-to-cylinder head joints.
Position the valve cover and install the bolts and stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in the illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 3: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector and the cylinder head and cylinder block KS electrical connectors.
Connect the heated PCV electrical connector.
Connect the CMS electrical connector.
Connect the CKP electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer.
Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
Connect the VCT electrical connector.
Attach the 3 main engine control wiring harness retainers to the valve cover and the 4 retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
Install the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN article.