Valve Cover LH: Installation

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NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

Using the special tools, install new spark plug tube seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.

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Install a new gasket.

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Apply clean engine oil to the surface.
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

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NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-cylinder head joints.

Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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Install the valve cover and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: LH Valve Cover Tightening Sequence
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Install the oil level indicator.

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Install the LH coil-on-plug assemblies. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
Connect the TC vacuum supply hose.

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Install the TC boost solenoid and the bolts.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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Attach the engine wiring harness and vacuum hose retainers to the RH valve cover.

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- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and attach the harness and vacuum hose retainers.
- Slide the insulator down onto the CHT electrical connector.
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- Connect the quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
- Connect the CMP electrical connectors.
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Attach the wiring harness retainers.

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1. Install the ground wire and the bolt.
  Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
2. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
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1. Position the vacuum harness pressure sensor and install the bolt.
  Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
2. Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
3. Attach the wiring harness and vacuum harness retainers.
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Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.

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Connect the vacuum tube quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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1. Slide the EVAP purge valve onto the intake manifold mounting tab.
2. Connect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector.
3. Connect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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Install the throttle body. Refer to: Throttle Body .
Install the upper CAC outlet pipe and tighten the clamps.
Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

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Install the LH air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH .
- Position the PCV tube and connect the quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Attach the PCV tube retainer. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Connect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.
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1. Install the engine appearance cover and the nut.
  Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
2. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
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Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .