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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 4 bolts and 7 stud bolts in the sequence shown below.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Identifying LH Valve Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  5. 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.
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  6. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
  7. Connect the EOP  switch electrical connector.
    • Attach the EOP  switch wiring harness retainer to the cylinder head.
  8. Connect the 2 LH VCT  solenoid electrical connectors.
  9. Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM - 3.7L .
  10. Install the oil level indicator.
  11. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube quick connect coupling to the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  12. Install the ACL  outlet tube and the ACL  upper tray. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View, 3.7L in INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
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