Valve Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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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
- Install the new valve cover gasket.
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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)
- Apply a 1.5 mm (0.059 in) beads of gasket maker as shown below.
Material: Flange Sealant / CU7Z-19B508-A (WSS-M2G348-A11)
- Install the valve cover and the bolts in sequence shown below in 3 stages.
Torque:
Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
Stage 3: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Stage 2: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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NOTE: The O-ring seals are to be re-used 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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NOTE: Note the position of the VCT oil control solenoids before removal.
- Install the intake CMP sensor and the bolt.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Install the VCT oil control solenoids and the bolts.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
- Attach the wiring harness retainers and connect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Install the intake CMP sensor and the bolt.
- Install the fuel rail. Refer to: Fuel Rail .
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- Position the hoses and release the clamps.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Attach the wiring harness retainer to the hose.
- Position the hoses and release the clamps.
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- Install the hose and connect the couplings.
- Install the oil level indicator.
- Connect the EVAP canister purge valve tubes to the TC inlet pipe.
- Install the engine appearance cover.