Valve Cover - RH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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.
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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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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.
- Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover, tighten the 12 valve cover stud bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
- 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.
- Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
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NOTE: Lubricate the 2 CMP sensor O-rings with clean engine oil.
Install the 2 CMP sensors and 2 bolts.
- Connect the 2 CMP
sensor electrical connectors.
- Connect the 2 RH VCT
solenoid electrical connectors. Install a tie strap for the turbocharger wastegate hose and engine wiring.
- Connect the PCM electrical connector. Connect the electrical connector and the 2 wire retainers.
- Connect the wire retainer to the valve cover. Install a tie strap
- Connect the turbocharger wastegate hose. Install a the tie strap
- Position back the coolant hose to the valve cover stud. Install the CAC tube bracket and the 2 nuts.
- Install the PCV tube. Refer to
FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
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- Install the ignition coil-over-plugs. for additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L GTDI .
- 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 .
- Install the engine appearance cover.