Transmission Fluid Fill Tube, Engine Wiring Harness Retainers, RH Valve Cover and Gasket: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty and 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within 4 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 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure may 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: Locating Silicone Gasket Bead Applying Areas On Engine Front Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the RH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the 16 fasteners in the sequence shown in the illustration:
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying RH Valve Cover Gasket Fasteners Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Attach the 5 wiring harness retainers.
Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
Position the crankcase vent tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
Position the transmission filler tube and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 6.8L (3V) .
Connect the engine control harness electrical connector.
Connect the middle PCM connector and wiring harness retainer.