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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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    NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.
    Fig 1: Installing Spark Plug Tube Seals
    G07397892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new spark plug tube seals.
    2. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.
    Fig 2: Installing VCT Solenoid Seals
    G07397893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, install new VCT solenoid seal(s).
    3. 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.
    Fig 3: Locating Bead Of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone Applying Area To Engine Front Cover-To-LH Cylinder Head Joints
    G07397894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. 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.
  4. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 11 bolt and sleeve assemblies in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Identifying LH Valve Cover And Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07406956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
    Fig 5: Locating VCT Oil Control Solenoid Electrical Connector
    G07397896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
  7. Connect the 2 LH VCT solenoid electrical connectors.
    Fig 6: Locating LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid Electrical Connectors
    G07406950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the CAC tube bracket and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten the M6 nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    • Tighten the M10 nut to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Locating CAC Tube Bracket And Nuts
      G07406949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the turbocharger regulator hoses.
    Fig 8: Locating Turbocharger Regulator Hoses
    G07406948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the tie strap for the turbocharger regulator hoses.
    Fig 9: Locating Tie Strap For Turbocharger Regulator Hoses
    G07406947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the engine oil level indicator.
  12. Install the ignition coil-over-plugs. for additional information, REFER to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L GTDI .
  13. Install the fuel injection pump. For additional information, REFER to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.5L GTDI .
  14. Install the LH turbocharger-to-CAC tube. Install the LH ACL pipe-to-turbocharger pipe and the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View, 3.5L GTDI in INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  15. Install the engine appearance cover.
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