Valve Cover - RH: 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-Right Hand (RH) cylinder head joints.
Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 11 retainers.
- 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.
Install the engine wiring harness to the RH valve cover.
- Position the wiring harness and attach the 9 wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
- Connect the CHT sensor wiring harness jumper electrical connector.
- Connect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Connect and attach the RH CMS electrical connector.
- Connect the 2 VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
Install the PCV crankcase vent tube.
Install the RH ignition coils. REFER to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG - RH .