Valve Cover - RH: 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
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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
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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-RH cylinder head joints.

Fig 3: Applying RTV Silicone On Engine Front Cover-To-RH Cylinder Head Joints
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Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover, tighten the 12 valve cover stud bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence
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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
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Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
NOTE: Lubricate the 2 CMP sensor O-rings with clean engine oil.

Install the 2 CMP sensors and 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bolts And CMP Sensors
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Connect the 2 CMP sensor electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connectors
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Connect the 2 RH VCT solenoid electrical connectors. Install a tie strap for the turbocharger wastegate hose and engine wiring.

Fig 8: Locating RH VCT Solenoid Electrical Connectors And Tie Strap For Turbocharger Wastegate Hose And Engine Wiring
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Connect the PCM electrical connector. Connect the electrical connector and the 2 wire retainers.

Fig 9: Locating PCM Electrical Connector, Electrical Connector And Wire Retainers
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Connect the wire retainer to the valve cover. Install a tie strap

Fig 10: Locating Tie Strap And Wire Retainer On Valve Cover
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Connect the turbocharger wastegate hose. Install a the tie strap

Fig 11: Locating Tie Strap And Turbocharger Wastegate Hose
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Position back the coolant hose to the valve cover stud. Install the CAC tube bracket and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Locating CAC Tube Bracket And Nuts
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Install the PCV tube. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 13: Identifying PCV Tube
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Install the ignition coil-over-plugs. for additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L GTDI .
Install the RH turbocharger-to-CAC tube. Install the RH 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.