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Valve Cover - RH: 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-RH cylinder head joints.

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  4. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover, tighten the 12 valve cover stud bolts 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 RH valve cover and stud bolts.
  7. NOTE: Lubricate the 2 CMP  sensor O-rings with clean engine oil.

    Install the 2 CMP  sensors and 2 bolts.

    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
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  8. Connect the 2 CMP  sensor electrical connectors.
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  9. Connect the 2 RH VCT  solenoid electrical connectors. Install a tie strap for the turbocharger wastegate hose and engine wiring.
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  10. Connect the PCM electrical connector. Connect the electrical connector and the 2 wire retainers.
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  11. Connect the wire retainer to the valve cover. Install a tie strap
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  12. Connect the turbocharger wastegate hose. Install a the tie strap
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  13. Position back the coolant hose to the valve cover stud. Install the CAC  tube bracket and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
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  14. Install the PCV tube. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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  15. Install the ignition coil-over-plugs. for additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L GTDI .
  16. Install the RH turbocharger-to-CAC  tube. Install the RH 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 .
  17. Install the engine appearance cover.