Valve Cover: Installation

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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

Fig 1: Cleaning Valve Cover

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Clean the specified component with the specified material.
Material : Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-A

NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.

Fig 2: Installing VCT Solenoid Seals Using VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer And Handle

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Special Tool(s) : 205-153 (Handle) , 303-1247/2 (Installer, VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal)
Fig 3: Applying Sealant On Valve Cover
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Apply a bead of the specified diameter from the specified tube.
Material : Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)

Fig 4: Identifying Silicone Gasket And Sealant Applying Areas
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NOTE: The valve cover must be secured within 10 minutes of silicone gasket application. If the valve cover is not secured within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep.

Fig 5: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Material : Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-A
Torque : 10 Nm
Torque :
1 10 Nm

2 25 Nm

Fig 6: Identifying Vacuum Tube Bolts
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1. Early build vehicles equipped with metal vacuum tubes.
2. Late build vehicles equipped with nylon vacuum tubes.
Fig 7: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors And Wiring Harness Retainers
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1. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
Fig 8: Locating Fuel System Quick Release Coupling
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Fig 9: Locating Wire Harness Connectors
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Fig 10: Locating Intake Manifold Harness Connectors
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Refer to: IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG .
Torque : 12 Nm

Fig 11: Locating Intake Manifold Hose Bracket Bolt And Stud
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- Torque : 5 Nm
Fig 12: Locating Hose Boot Clamps And Hose Connections
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Fig 13: Locating Underbody Shield Bolts
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Torque : 12 Nm

Fig 14: Locating Hose Boot Clamps And Bracket Nut
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Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
Refer to: COWL PANEL GRILLE .