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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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    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 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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Silicone Gasket Application Points
    G06126766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
  2. Position the LH valve cover and a new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the 10 bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Tighten Sequence
      G06126170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the intake manifold vacuum tube assembly onto the support bracket and the valve cover stud.
  4. Connect the VCT  solenoid electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
  5. Connect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.
  6. Connect the intake manifold vacuum tube hose to the brake booster.
    7. NOTE: Verify that the ignition coil spring is correctly located inside the ignition coil boot and that there is no damage to the tip of the boot.
  7. Install the 4 LH ignition coils and the 4 bolts.
    • Apply a light coat of dielectric compound to the inside of the ignition coil boots prior to installation.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  8. Connect the 4 LH ignition coil electrical connectors.
  9. Position the 2 EVAP  system tubes and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  10. Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
  11. Position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
  12. Connect the degas bottle coolant outlet hose.
  13. Install the degas bottle assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  14. Install the ACL  outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
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