Valve Cover RH: Installation
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NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.
If removed, using the special tools, install the spark plug tube seals. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.
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NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.
If removed, using the special tools, install the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.
- Install a new valve cover gasket.
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NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
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® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B
Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Install the valve cover and tighten the stud bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Make sure the VCT seals in the valve cover are below the top of the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connector or the VCT seal may leak oil.
- Install the CMP sensors and bolts.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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- Connect the turbocharger vacuum tube and attach the vacuum tube retainer.
- Attach the wiring harness retainers.
- Connect the VCT solenoid and CMP sensor electrical connectors.
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- Install the PCV tube.
- Disconnect the vacuum hose to the air cleaner outlet pipe.
- Detach the retainers and position the vacuum hoses aside.
- Install the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .