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Cylinder Head: Installation

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  1. Install a new turbocharger gasket.
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  2. NOTE: Do not allow silicone sealant in or near the high-pressure oil feed hole. Any restriction in the high-pressure oil feed may result in engine damage.
    NOTE: The cylinder head must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealant.

    Apply a 7 mm (0.28 in) drop of silicone sealant at positions shown on the cylinder block.

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

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  3. Install the new cylinder head gasket.
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  4. NOTE: Do not allow silicone sealant in or near the high-pressure oil feed hole. Any restriction in the high-pressure oil feed may result in engine damage.
    NOTE: The cylinder head must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealant.

    Apply a 7 mm (0.28 in) drop of silicone sealant at positions shown on the cylinder head gasket.

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

    GFD624042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: When removing or installing the cylinder head, use care to prevent excessive movement of the turbocharger. Excessive movement may cause damage to the turbocharger oil return tube resulting in an engine oil leak.

    With the aid of an assistant, align the cylinder head to the locating dowels in the cylinder block and install.

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  6. Install the new cylinder head bolts and tighten in sequence shown.

    Torque: Stage 1: 62 lb.in (7 Nm) Stage 2: 133 lb.in (15 Nm) Stage 3: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm) Stage 4: 90 deg. Stage 5: 90 deg.

    Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
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    • Install the studs.

      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    • Install the turbocharger nuts.

      Torque: 39 lb.ft (53 Nm)

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    • Install the turbocharger heat shield and the nuts.

      Torque: 39 lb.ft (53 Nm)

    • Install the turbocharger heat shield bolt.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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  7. Position the coolant hose and install the clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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    • Position the fuel rail wiring harness.

    • Connect the fuel rail pressure sensor and fuel rail electrical connectors.

    • Attach the fuel rail wiring harness retainer to the fuel rail.

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    • Install the fuel rail insulator.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainers to the fuel rail.

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  8. Position the ground wire and install the bolt.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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  9. Connect the ECT sensor wiring harness electrical connector and the retainer.
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  10. Lubricate the coolant tube O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
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  11. Position the coolant tube and install the bolt.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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  12. Lubricate the coolant tube O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
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  13. Position the coolant tube and install the bolt.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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  14. Connect the HO2S wiring harness connector and detach the wiring harness retainers.
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  15. Install the following items:

    1. Install the valve tappets. Refer to: Valve Tappets .
    2. Install EGR inlet tube. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Inlet Tube .
    3. Install EGR cooler. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler .
    4. Install EGR valve. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve .
    5. Install the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .

    • Remove the oil pan drain bolt and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    • Install the oil pan drain bolt.

      Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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  16. Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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    1. Using brake cleaner, clean the drain troughs. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

      Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    2. Wipe the drain troughs clean.
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    1. Lubricate the new engine oil filter sealing surface with clean engine oil.
    2. Install the new engine oil filter.

      Torque: Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 180 deg.

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  17. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
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  18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  19. Pressurize the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  20. Road test the vehicle.