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 Using VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer And Handle
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 Using Differential Bearing Cone Installer And Handle
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-RH cylinder head joints.

Fig 3: Applying RTV Silicone On Engine Front Cover-To-RH Cylinder Head Joints
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 3 bolts and 8 stud bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying RH Valve Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Ensure 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.
Position the heater hose and bracket on the valve cover stud bolt and install the nut.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Heater Hose And Bracket Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
Connect the 2 RH VCT solenoid electrical connectors.
Connect the PCV tube quick connect coupling to the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.7L .