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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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  1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leakage.

    Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.

    Fig 1: Locating Silicone Gasket Bead Applying Areas On Engine Front Cover
    G06773259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the 17 fasteners in the sequence shown in the illustration.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Identifying LH Valve Cover Gasket Fasteners Tightening Sequence
      G06773258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the engine wiring harness and connect the harness retainers onto the valve cover studs.
  4. Position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  5. Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 6.8L (3V) .
  6. Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
  7. Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
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