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 Seal Using VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer And Handle
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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 variable force solenoid seal(s).

Fig 2: Installing VCT Variable Force Solenoid Seal Using Differential Bearing Cone Installer And Handle
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NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 5 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 silicone gasket and sealant to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.

Fig 3: Locating Sealant Applied To Engine Front Cover-To-LH Cylinder Head Joints
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Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying LH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the oil level indicator tube.
- Push the oil level indicator tube into the valve cover until it clicks into place.
Install the oil level indicator.
Connect the 2 LH VCT variable force solenoid electrical connectors.
- Attach the 10 wiring harness retainers.
  
  Fig 5: Locating LH VCT Variable Force Solenoid Electrical Connectors And Wiring Harness Retainers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 5.0L .
Install the crankcase ventilation tube. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 6: Identifying Crankcase Ventilation Tube
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Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and ACL cover assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM .