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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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  1. 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).

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  2. 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).

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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).
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  5. 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.
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  6. Install the engine wiring harness to the LH valve cover.
    • Position the wiring harness and attach the 11 wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
    • Connect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
    • Connect and attach the LH HO2S  electrical connector.
    • Connect the 2 VCT  oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
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  7. Position the ground wires to the engine front cover and the RH strut tower and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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  8. Install the oil level indicator.
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  9. Install the LH ignition coils. REFER to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG - LH .
  10. Install the crankcase vent tube. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
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  11. Install the engine appearance cover.
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