Valve Cover - LH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a new valve cover gasket.
- Apply a drop of silicone gasket and sealant at the 4 cylinder block-to-cylinder head seams.
- Install the valve cover.
- Tighten the 3 bolts and the 5 stud bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Connect the PCV valve electrical connector.
- Connect the engine wiring harness to the valve cover studs.
- Connect the LH spark plug wire holders.
- Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Upper Intake Manifold in this article.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
If not secured 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. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. 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.