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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 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
    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 N.m (89 lb-in).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Valve Cover Bolts
    G03919864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Attach the 4 wiring harness retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
  4. Connect the PCV tube to the RH valve cover.
  5. Connect the RH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
  6. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the engine front cover stud bolt.
  7. Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 4.6L (3V) .
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