Valve Cover LH: Installation

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Install a new valve cover gasket.

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NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

Apply an 6 mm dot of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the locations shown.

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

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Install the valve cover and tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.
Torque: Stage 1: Tighten bolt number 1 to : 9 lb.in (1 Nm)

Stage 2: Tighten bolts 2 thru 14 to : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: LH Valve Cover Tightening Sequence
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Position back and connect the glow plug electrical connector.

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Position back the engine front cover and install the retainers.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Position back the engine wiring and connect the retainers.

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Install the coolant tube bracket and the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the bolt.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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Install the LH fuel tube bracket and the nuts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the LH fuel rail bracket and the bolts.
Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

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Install the wire harness bracket and the bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the EGR cooler mounting bracket and the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the LH engine cover stud assemblies.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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Install the LH lower insulator.

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Position back and connect the fuel hoses

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Position back the wire harness. Connect the electrical connectors and wire harness retainers.

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Position back the ground strap and install the nut.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Install the following items:
1. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
2. Install the LH fuel rail. Refer to: Fuel Rail LH .
3. Install the LH fuel injectors. Refer to: Fuel Injectors LH .
4. Install the LH fuel injector supply tube. Refer to: Fuel Injector Supply Tube LH .
5. Install the LH fuel rail supply tube. Refer to: Fuel Rail Supply Tube LH .
6. Install the fuel rail balance tube. Refer to: Fuel Rail Balance Tube .
7. Install the EGR system module. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Module .
8. Install the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .