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Valve Cover LH: Installation

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  1. 1.

    NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    If removed, using the special tools, install the spark plug tube seals. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

GFD39792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    If removed, using the special tools, install the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

GFD39793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    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.

    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-cylinder head joints.

    Material

    : Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

GFD39794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Install a new valve cover gasket.
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  1. 5.

    Install the valve cover and tighten the bolts.

    Torque

    : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: LH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
GFD39796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 6.

    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.
GFD39797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    • Connect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.
    • Connect the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
GFD39786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG

  1. 9.

    Install the oil level indicator.
GFD39785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Install the crankcase vent tube.
GFD39784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Install the following items:
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