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Valve Cover: Installation

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    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
  1. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
    2. NOTE: The valve cover must be secured within 4 minutes of silicone gasket application. If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep.
  2. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the locations shown.
    3. Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant
    GF0028709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the valve cover, new gasket and retainers.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GF0028710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the wiring harness and attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover and the valve cover studs.
  5. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
  6. Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector.
  7. Connect the VCT solenoid electrical connector.
  8. Connect the crankcase vent hose.
    9. NOTE: Make sure the notch on the oil level indicator is aligned with the V-shaped boss on the valve cover and fully engaged into the valve cover.
  9. Install the oil level indicator.
    10. Fig 3: Locating Oil Level Indicator
    GF0028711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the engine wiring harness bracket on the valve cover stud.
  11. Install the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 2.3L article.
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