Cylinder Head: Installation

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Install the new cylinder head gasket.

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NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

Install the cylinder head and the 10 new bolts and tighten in 5 stages.

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 deg.Stage 5: 90 deg.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Lubricate the coolant tube O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
Material: Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2)

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- Connect the CHT sensor and slide the insulator down.
- NOTE: The coolant tube must be fully seated prior to tighten the bolt.
  
  Install the coolant tube and bolt.
  
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Connect the ECT sensor and the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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Install the wiring harness ground and bolt.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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Lubricate with clean engine oil and install the valve tappets
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

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Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Camshafts 2.3L EcoBoost .
2. Refer to: Fuel Rail 2.3L EcoBoost .
Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

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Remove the oil pan drain bolt and drain the engine oil. Install the oil pan drain bolt. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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Install the new engine oil filter.
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

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

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Install the turbocharger. Refer to: Turbocharger 2.3L EcoBoost .
1. NOTE: Lubricating the grommets with silicone grease will aid in the installation of the engine appearance cover, and any future removal and installation of the cover.
  
  Lubricate each grommet with silicone grease
  
  Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESE-M1C171-A)
2. Position the engine appearance cover onto engine with the grommets aligned with the studs.
3. Press down on the engine appearance cover at each grommet location to attach the grommets onto the studs.
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Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications 2.3L EcoBoost .
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP (WSS-M2C946-B1)

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