Valve Cover - LH (View 2 of 2): 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.
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).
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-LH cylinder head joints.
Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 4 bolts and 7 stud bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying LH 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.
Install the wiring harness bracket on the LH valve cover stud bolt and install the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
Connect the EOP switch electrical connector.
- Attach the EOP switch wiring harness retainer to the cylinder head.
Connect the 2 LH VCT solenoid electrical connectors.
Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.7L .
Attach the fuel supply tube and EVAP tube retainer to the LH valve cover.
Install the oil level indicator.
Connect the crankcase ventilation tube quick connect coupling to the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Install the ACL outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW, 3.7L .
If equipped, install the engine appearance cover.
NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

If equipped, install the strut tower cross brace and the 4 nuts (2 shown in illustration).
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).