Valve Cover LH: 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.
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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.
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® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Install a new valve cover gasket.
- Install the valve cover and tighten the 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.
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- Attach the wiring harness retainers.
- Connect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
- Install the following items:
- Install the high-pressure fuel pump. Refer to: High-Pressure Fuel Pump .
- Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
- Install the oil level indicator.
- Install the crankcase vent tube.
- Install the following items:
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .