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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)

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  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°- - Stage 5: 90°

    Fig 1: Cylinder Head 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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  8. Install the fuel rail insulator shield.
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    • Install the harness and attach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Connect the fuel rail wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Connect the KS wiring harness electrical connectors.

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  9. Position the ground wire and install the bolt.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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  10. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the coolant outlet stud bolts.
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  11. Install a new coolant tube O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine coolant.
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    1. Position the coolant tube and install the bolt.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    2. Install and tighten the torx bolt.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  12. Position the degas bottle coolant hose and tighten the clamp.

    Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

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  13. Install the following items:

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

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

    • Install the oil drain plug.

      Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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  14. Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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  15. Lubricate the new engine oil filter sealing surface with clean engine oil and install.

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

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  16. Install the rear underbody shield, bolts and the pin-type retainers.

    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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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 .