Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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NOTE: Verify that the fuel injector-to-valve cover seal is squarely seated in the valve cover.

Using a 22 mm (0.866 in) socket or equivalent, install the new fuel injector-to-valve cover seal.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Injector-To-Valve Cover Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Failure to install the fuel injectors during the valve cover installation may result in engine failure.

NOTE: The valve cover will have to be tightened a second time after the fuel injectors are installed.

Using a new valve cover gasket, install the LH valve cover, 3 stud bolts and 15 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in the illustration.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying LH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the fuel injectors.

NOTE: Only one fuel injector shown.

NOTE: If the fuel injector is being reused, make sure to install it in the original location.

Install a new copper combustion gasket, O-ring seal and fuel injector return fuel O-ring on the 4 fuel injectors.
- Position the 4 fuel injectors into the engine.
NOTE: Failure to tighten the fuel injector correctly can lead to engine failure.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the concave surface of the fuel injector hold-down clamp.

Install the 4 fuel injector hold-down clamps and the 4 new fuel injector bolts. Tighten in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Final tighten the valve cover bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying LH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the wire retainer to the rear valve cover stud bolt.
Connect the 2 wire retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
NOTE: Only 1 retainer shown.

Connect the 2 wire retainers for the fuel injection harness.
Install the LH glow plugs. For additional information, refer to GLOW PLUG SYSTEM - 6.7L DIESEL .
Install the LH fuel rail, LH fuel injectors and fuel rail supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 6.7L DIESEL .
Install the crankcase vent oil separator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL .