Valve Cover: Installation

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure that the component is clean, free of foreign material and lubricant.
1. Apply a 5 mm (0.196 in) bead of silicone sealant.
  Material Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)
2. Apply a 4 mm (0.157 in) bead of gasket maker.
  Material Motorcraft® Gasket Maker / TA-16 (WSK-M2G348-A5)
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NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
1. Install the valve cover and finger tighten the fasteners.
2. Install the oil level indicator.
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Tighten the valve cover studs and bolts in sequence shown.
Torque 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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1. NOTE: The O-ring seal is to be reused unless damaged.
  
  Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
2. Install the CMP sensors and the bolts.
  Torque 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
3. Connect the CMP sensors.

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