Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new spark plug tube seals.

Fig 1: Installing Spark Plug Tube Seals
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, install new VCT solenoid seal(s).

Fig 2: Installing VCT Solenoid Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Failure to use the correct 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 this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.

Fig 3: Applying RTV Silicone On Engine Front Cover-To-LH Cylinder Head Joints
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 11 bolt and sleeve assemblies in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying LH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Make sure the VCT seals in the valve cover are below the top of the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connector or the VCT seal may leak oil.

Fig 5: Locating VCT Seals In Valve Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
Connect the 2 LH VCT solenoid electrical connectors. Install a tie strap.

Fig 6: Locating LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid Electrical Connectors And Tie Strap
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the CAC tube bracket and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten the M6 nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Tighten the M10 nut to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating CAC Tube Bracket And Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the turbocharger wastegate hose.

Fig 8: Locating Turbocharger Wastegate Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the tie strap for the turbocharger wastegate hose.

Fig 9: Locating Tie Strap For Turbocharger Wastegate Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine oil level indicator.
Install the ignition coil-over-plugs. for additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L GTDI .
Install the fuel injection pump. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING SYSTEM & FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM - 3.5L GTDI .
Install the LH turbocharger-to-CAC tube. Install the LH ACL pipe-to-turbocharger pipe and the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View, 3.5L GTDI in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install the engine appearance cover.