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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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  1. Install the new gasket in the valve cover in the following sequence.
    1. Install the gasket at waffle pads and then the corners.
    2. Install the gasket around bolt holes.
    3. Install the remaining part of the gasket.
      Fig 1: Valve Cover Gasket Installing Sequence
      G07441068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts and studs tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.
    NOTE: Clean cylinder head and front cover surface and the cam seal retainer-to-cylinder head surface using metal surface prep before applying silicone gasket and sealant.
    Fig 2: Locating Silicone Gasket And Sealant Applying Area Of Cylinder Block
    G07441069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) dot of silicone gasket and sealant at the cylinder block to front cover mating surface and the cam seal retainer-to-cylinder head joints.
  3. Position the valve cover and install the bolts and stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07441070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the HO2S  electrical connector.
  5. Connect the VCT  electrical connector.
  6. Attach the 2 wiring retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
  7. Attach the 2 wiring retainers to the valve cover.
  8. Attach the upper radiator hose to the 2 retainers on the cooling fan shroud.
  9. Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) article.
  10. Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL  outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) article.
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