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Valve Cover - RH: 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 corners.
    2. Install the gasket around bolt holes.
    3. Install the remaining part of the gasket.
      Fig 1: Identifying Valve Cover Gasket Installing Sequence
      G07441073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. 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 Sealant Applying Area Of Front Cover-To-Cylinder Head Joints
    G07441074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover-to-cylinder head joints.
  3. Position the valve cover and install the 11 bolts and 3 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07441075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Attach the CKP  wiring harness retainer on the stud.
  5. Connect the VCT  electrical connector.
  6. Attach the 3 main engine control wiring harness retainers to the valve cover.
  7. Attach the 3 main engine control wiring harness retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
  8. Install the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) article.
  9. Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  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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