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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 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.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Identifying LH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  5. 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.
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  6. NOTE: Coolant hose removed from graphic for clarity.

    Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers.

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  7. Connect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
    • Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover stud bolts.
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  8. Connect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    • Attach the wiring harness connector pin-type retainer to the LH valve cover.
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  9. Attach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers.
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  10. Connect the 2 Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
    • Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
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  11. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover stud bolts.
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  12. Connect the wiring harness connector.
    • Attach the wiring harness connector pin-type retainer to the LH valve cover.
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  13. Install the oil level indicator.
  14. Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM - 3.7L .
  15. Install the crankcase vent tube. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING procedure.
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  16. Install the engine appearance cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE APPEARANCE COVER - EXPLODED VIEW .
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