Valve Cover - LH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

Using 303-1247/2 and 205-153 T80T-4000-W install the new spark plug tube seal(s).
NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

Using 205-142 T80T-4000-J and 205-153 T80T-4000-W install the new VCT seal(s).
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 Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover and Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply an 8 mm (0.315 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-Left Hand (LH) cylinder head joints.
Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 4 bolts and 7 stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Ensure the VCT seals in the valve cover are below the top of the connector (flat portion) on the VCT oil control valve otherwise the interface may leak.
Connect the 2 VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
- Connect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Connect the LH HO2S electrical connector and attach the wiring harness connector pin-type retainer to the LH valve cover.
- Attach the 10 wiring harness pin-type retainers.
Connect the ground cables to the RH strut tower and engine front cover.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install the oil level indicator.
Install the LH ignition coils. REFER to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG - LH .
Install the crankcase vent tube. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .