Valve Cover - RH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Pickup, 2009 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2009 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2009 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
- Position the RH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the 16 fasteners in the sequence shown
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover.
- Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the 2 PCM electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainers to the support bracket.
- Position the crankcase vent tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Position the transmission filler tube and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 5.4L AND 6.8L (3V) article.
NOTE:
If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and motorcraft metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leakage.