Valve Cover: Installation

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1.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2.

NOTE: Make sure that the component is clean, free of foreign material and lubricant.
- 1.
  
  Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)
- 2.
  
  Material: Motorcraft ® Gasket Maker / TA-16 (WSK-M2G348-A5)

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3.

NOTE: If necessary, install a new valve cover gasket.

NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

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4.

Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: Valve Cover Tightening Sequence

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5.
- 1.
  
  NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
  
  Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)
- 2.
  
  NOTE: Only use moderate force.

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6.

Tighten each bolt 0.5 turn at a time.
Torque:

Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

Stage 2: 115 lb.in (13 Nm)

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