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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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  1. 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.

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  2. 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).

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  3. 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.

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  4. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 11 bolt and sleeve assemblies in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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  5. Make sure 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.
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  6. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
  7. Connect the 2 LH VCT  solenoid electrical connectors. Install a tie strap.
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  8. Install the CAC  tube bracket and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten the M6 nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    • Tighten the M10 nut to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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  9. Connect the turbocharger wastegate hose.
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  10. Install the tie strap for the turbocharger wastegate hose.
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  11. Install the engine oil level indicator.
  12. Install the ignition coil-over-plugs. for additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L GTDI .
  13. Install the fuel injection pump. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.5L GTDI .
  14. Install the LH turbocharger-to-CAC  tube. Install the LH ACL  pipe-to-turbocharger pipe and the ACL  outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View, 3.5L GTDI  in INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  15. Install the engine appearance cover.
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