Engine Front Cover: Installation

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- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

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Using the special tools, install the new engine front cover to coolant pipe seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-149 (T80T-4000-R) Installer, Spindle Bearing., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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Install Special Service Tool: 307-399 Alignment Pins, Transmission Fluid Pump.

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- NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
  
  NOTE: The engine front cover and the 6 bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of the engine front cover bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application. If the time limits are exceeded, the sealant must be removed, the sealing area cleaned and sealant reapplied. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  
  Apply a 4.5 mm (0.18 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the inner bolt bosses.
  
  Material
  
  : Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Apply a 9 mm (0.35 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joint areas of the engine front cover in places as indicated.
  Material
  
  : Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
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NOTE: Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.

Install the engine front cover and the bolts.

Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

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Remove Special Service Tool: 307-399 Alignment Pins, Transmission Fluid Pump.

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Install the engine front cover bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
Torque: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 thru 24 to: 177 lb.in (20 Nm); Stage 2: Tighten bolt 1 thru 24 an additional: 45°

Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Tightening Sequence
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With clean oil, lubricate and position the new oil pump electrical connector seal.

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NOTE: If the oil pump electrical connector seal is not properly installed, it may result in oil leakage.

Using the special tool, install the oil pump electrical connector seal. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1663 Installer, VDOP Seal.

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NOTE: The front surface of the oil pump electrical connector seal will be level with the engine front cover recess.

Inspect the oil pump electrical connector seal for proper installation.

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Install the transmission cooler bracket stud.

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Position back the engine wiring harness.

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Position back the engine wiring harness. Position back the transmission cooler tube bracket and install the nut.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Connect the generator wiring to the engine front cover.

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Install the pin-type retainers and connect the oil pump electrical connector.

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Install the cabin heater coolant pump and bolts. Connect the electrical connector.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the generator stud.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Position back the generator. Install the nut and the bolt.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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NOTE: When installing the B+ terminal nut to the generator, finger-start the nut before tightening or component damage may occur.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the starter generator nut.
  Torque: 150 lb.in (17 Nm)
- Position back the boot.
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Install the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Position the wire harness back and install the retainers.

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Position the wire harness bracket back and install the bolt.

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Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

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Install the following items:
1. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM) .
2. Install the crankshaft front seal. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
3. Install the coolant pump. Refer to: Coolant Pump .
4. Install the thermostat housing. Refer to: Thermostat Housing .
5. Install the RH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
6. Install the LH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
7. Install the charge air cooler outlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine oil filter seal.

Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean oil and install the new oil filter. Refer to: Specifications .

Torque: Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm); Stage 2: 180°

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Install the undershields. Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield . Refer to: Engine Front Undershield .
- Insert the engine appearance cover into the rear support.
- Install the engine appearance cover retainers.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .

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Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.
Road test the vehicle.