Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Cylinder Head
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: When installing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) variable force solenoid.

Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the 10 fasteners in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head LH Valve Cover Fasteners
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the 3 wiring harness retainers to the top and the 2 wiring harness retainers to the front of the LH valve cover.
Connect the LH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
Connect the 4 LH ignition wire retainers to the valve cover.
Connect the 4 LH ignition wires to the 4 LH ignition coils.
Position the crankcase ventilation tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .