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Valve Cover RH: 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.

GFD39806Courtesy 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.

GFD39807Courtesy 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)

GFD39808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Install a new valve cover gasket.
GFD39809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Install the valve cover and tighten the bolts.

    Torque

    : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: RH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
GFD39810Courtesy 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.
GFD39811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Position the heater hose and retainer and install the nut.

    Torque

    : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

GFD39800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    • Connect the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
GFD39799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Install the PCV tube.
GFD39798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

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