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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 metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can 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
    G03919870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Tighten Sequence Of Valve Cover Bolts
    G03919871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
  4. Connect the LH VCT solenoid electrical connector and attach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers.
  5. Install the PCV tube.
  6. Connect the EVAP tube to the intake manifold.
  7. Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube .
  8. Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 4.6L (3V) .
  9. Install the air cleaner assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
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