Valve Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
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NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new VCT solenoid seals.
- Apply a 5.5 mm (0.216 in) drop of silicone gasket and sealant to the 6 locations shown in illustration.
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NOTE: The valve cover must be secured within 10 minutes of silicone gasket application. If the valve cover is not secured within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep.
Using a new gasket install the valve cover.
- Connect the 2 vacuum hoses to the vacuum reservoir.
- Connect the vacuum tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Attach the 3 vacuum hose retainers.
- Connect the 5 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Connect the FRP
sensor, the MAP
sensor and fuel charge harness electrical connectors.
- Connect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
- Install the coil-on-plug assemblies. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 2.0L GTDI .
- Install the ACL outlet pipe, the turbocharger inlet pipe and the CAC inlet/intermediate inlet tube assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
- Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .