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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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  1. NOTE: VCT  solenoid seal installation shown in illustration, spark plug tube seal removal similar.
    NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.

    Special Tool(s): Installer, VCT  Spark Plug Tube Seal 303-1247/2 and Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W).

    Install new VCT  solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.

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  2. Install a new LH valve cover gasket.
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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 silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow these instructions can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply a continuous bead of the specified diameter from the specified cartridge.

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  4. Install the LH valve cover and tighten the 10 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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  5. Inspect the 3 ignition coil-on-plug seals for rips, nicks or tears. Remove and discard any damaged ignition coil-on-plug seals.
    • Slide the new ignition coil-on-plug seal onto the ignition coil-on-plug until it is fully seated at the top of the coil-on-plug.
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  6. NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before attaching to the spark plugs.

    Install the 3 LH ignition coil-on-plugs and the 3 bolts.

    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
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  7. Connect the LH VCT  solenoid and the 3 LH ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    • Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
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  8. Install the fuel injection pump. Refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.5 GTDI .
  9. NOTE: Calculate the correct torque wrench setting for the following torque. Refer to the Torque Wrench Adapter Formulas.
    Fig 1: Torque Wrench Adapter Formulas
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    Install the high-pressure fuel tube and tighten the 3 flare nuts in the following 3 stages.

    • Stage 1: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Wait 10 minutes to minimize pre-stress.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
    • Install the new high-pressure fuel tube bracket nut.
      • Tighten the nut to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
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  10. Install the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  11. Install the oil supply tube bracket on the LH valve cover stud bolt and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
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  12. Install the noise insulator shield for the fuel injection pump and install the oil level indicator.
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  13. Install the crankcase vent tube and connect the 2 quick connect couplings. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
    • Attach the 3 wiring harness retainers and install the engine cover mounting stud.
      • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
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  14. NOTE: Align the index marks for the CAC  outlet pipe.

    Install the CAC  outlet pipe and tighten the 2 clamps.

    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Connect the TCBP  /CAC  electrical connector.
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