Cylinder Head LH: Installation

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1.

Install the cylinder head gasket.

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2.

NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

Install the cylinder head and the new bolts.

Torque:

Stage 1: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Stage 2: 55 lb.ft (75 Nm)

Stage 3: Loosen: 180°

Stage 4: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Stage 5: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

Stage 6: 90°

Stage 7: 90°

Fig 1: LH Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence

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3.

Attach the wiring harness retainer to the cylinder head.

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4.

Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.

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5.

Install the following items:
- Refer to: Exhaust Manifold LH .
- Refer to: Camshaft LH .
- Refer to: Intake Manifold .
- Refer to: AIR CLEANER .

6.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
  Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install the oil pan drain plug.
  Torque
  
  : 19 lb.ft (26 Nm)

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7.

Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

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8.

NOTE: Do not lubricate the O-ring seal.

Install a new oil filter.

Torque:

Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

Stage 2: 180°

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9.

Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
Material

: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)

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10.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

11.

Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING .