Cylinder Head LH: Installation

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Install the cylinder head gasket.

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NOTE: If the cylinder head is replaced, a new secondary timing chain tensioner will need to be installed.

NOTE: Install new cylinder head bolts.

With the aid of an assistant, install the cylinder head and the new bolts.

Torque: Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm) - Stage 2: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm) - Stage 3: 90° - Stage 4: 90° - Stage 5: 45°

Fig 1: LH Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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Install the M6 bolt.
Torque

: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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NOTE: The valve tappets must be installed in their original positions.

Lubricate the valve tappets with clean engine oil and install.

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NOTE: Do not use power tools to install the bolt or damage to the upper LH timing chain guide may occur.

Install the upper LH timing chain guide and the bolt.

Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil and install the CMP sensors and the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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- Connect the CMP sensor electrical connectors and attach the wiring harness retainer.
- Connect and attach the direct injection wiring harness electrical connector.
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Install the ground wire and the fastener.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that a new fuel rail to fuel rail high-pressure fuel tube is installed.
- Install the fuel rail to fuel rail high-pressure fuel tube and finger tight the flare nuts.
- Tighten the flare nuts in the following 3 stages.
  Torque: Stage 1: 62 lb.in (7 Nm) - Stage 2: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) - Stage 3: If the torque required to tighten any flare nut on the new high-pressure fuel tube reaches or exceeds 75 Nm (55 lb-ft), the high pressure fuel tube must be discarded and replaced with another new high-pressure fuel tube: 30°
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Install the following items:
1. Install the LH camshafts. Refer to: Camshafts .
2. Install the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install the oil drain plug.
  Torque: 19 lb.ft (26 Nm)
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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 trough. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
  Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
2. Wipe the drain trough clean.
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- Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil and install and tighten in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Install to initial gasket contact.
- Stage 2: Tighten 3/4 to 1 turn.
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Install the rear underbody shield, bolts and the pin-type retainers.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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Install the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .

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Connect the battery ground. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Pressurize the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
Start and check the exhaust system for leaks.