Valve Cover: Installation

Fuel Pump and Brake Vacuum Pump Mounting Brackets 

• 1.
  
  
  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.

  Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

  Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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• 2.
  
  
  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.

  Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

  Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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• 3.
  
  
  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.

  Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

  Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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• 4.
  
  
  NOTE: The components must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the sealant.

  Apply a 1.5 mm (0.059 in) beads of gasket maker as shown below.

  Material: Flange Sealant / CU7Z-19B508-A (WSS-M2G348-A11)

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• 5.
  
  
  • Install the brake vacuum pump cap, bolts and the stud.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

  • Install the engine cover mounting stud.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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• 6.
  
  
  NOTE: Use a new O-ring seal.
  • Install the fuel pump bracket and the bolts finger-tight.
  • Tighten the fuel pump bracket bolts in sequence shown below in 4 stages.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

    Stage 2: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    Stage 3: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    Stage 4: Tighten bolts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 to:: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

• 7.
  
  
  • Install the CMP sensor and the bolt.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

  • Connect the electrical connector and slide the protective cover onto connector.

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• 8.
  
  Install the following items:
  1. Install the brake vacuum pump. Refer to: Brake Vacuum Pump - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma .
  2. Install the fuel pump. Refer to: Fuel Pump .

Valve Cover Only 

• 9.
  
  
  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.
  NOTE: Clean if replacing the valve cover gasket only.

  Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

  Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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• 10.
  
  Install the new valve cover gasket.

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• 11.
  
  
  NOTE: The components must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the sealant.

  Apply a 1.5 mm (0.059 in) beads of gasket maker as shown below.

  Material: Flange Sealant / CU7Z-19B508-A (WSS-M2G348-A11)

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• 12.
  
  Apply a 1.5 mm (0.059 in) beads of gasket maker as below.

  Material: Flange Sealant / CU7Z-19B508-A (WSS-M2G348-A11)

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• 13.
  
  Install the valve cover and the bolts in sequence shown below in 3 stages.

  Torque:

  Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

  Stage 2: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

  Stage 3: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

• 14.
  
  
  NOTE: The O-ring seals are to be reused unless damaged.

  Lubricate the VCT oil control solenoid O-ring seal.

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

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• 15.
  
  Install the VCT oil control solenoids, bolts and connect the electrical connectors.

  Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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• 16.
  
  
  • Install the PCV hose, connect the couplings and attach the retainer.
  • Install the oil level indicator. Connect the breather hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
  • Install the CMP sensor and the bolt. Connect the electrical connector.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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• 17.
  
  

  • 1.
    
    Install the PCV hose and the clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

  • 2.
    
    If equipped. Connect the electrical connector.

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• 18.
  
  Install the fuel rail. Refer to: Fuel Rail .