Valve Cover - RH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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.
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).
NOTE: Failure to use the correct 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-RH cylinder head joints.
Using a new gasket, install the RH 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 RH Valve Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.
Position the power steering hose and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Attach the wiring harness retainer.
Connect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
Connect the 2 Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
- Attach the 3 wiring harness retainers.
Connect the HO2S and CMS electrical connectors.
- Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover.
Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM - 3.5L .