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Valve Cover - RH: 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 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.
  1. Apply a bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
    2. Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In 2 Places Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head
    G03919863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the RH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    3. Fig 2: Tightening RH Valve Cover In Sequence
    GF0002740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover.
  4. Connect the VCT solenoid electrical connector.
    5. 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.
  5. Install the 4 RH 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).
  6. Connect the 4 RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
  7. Connect the 2 PCM electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainers to the support bracket.
  8. Position the crankcase vent tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
  9. Connect the heater coolant hose to the engine coolant crossover manifold assembly.
  10. Position the transmission filler tube and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  11. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
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