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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. All Vehicles  Position the engine front cover gasket on the engine front cover.
    Fig 1: Positioning Engine Front Cover Gasket On Engine Front Cover
    G01625370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 2: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant Along Cylinder Head-To-Cylinder Block Surface And Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Surface
    G01625371Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply the silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface.
  3. Install the engine front cover and tighten the bolts and studs in sequence shown.
    Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Engine Cover Bolts
    G01625372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the idler pulleys.
    Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Idler Pulley Bolt
    G01625373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01625374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the power steering reservoir and bracket assembly and install the bolts.
    Fig 6: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Power Steering Reservoir And Bracket Assembly Bolts
    G01625375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the coolant pump pulley and the bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
    G01625376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the LH valve cover and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing LH Valve Cover
    G01625377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the LH valve cover bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 9: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of LH Valve Cover Bolts
    G01625378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Raise and support the vehicle.
  11. Manual Transmission Vehicles  Connect the clutch release cable to the clutch release fork.
    Fig 10: Connecting Clutch Release Cable To Clutch Release Fork
    G01625379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the clutch release cable shield and the bolt.
    Fig 11: Installing Clutch Release Cable Shield And Bolt
    G01625380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. All Vehicles  Loosely install the four oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts in three stages, and in the sequence shown.
    1. Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
    2. Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    3. Stage 3: Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).
      Fig 12: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
      G01625381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the wiring harness and install the nuts.
    Fig 13: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Wiring Harness Nuts
    G01625382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Connecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01625383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the A/C compressor, A/C muffler, and the hose. Install the bolts.
    Fig 15: Identifying Tightening Torque Of A/C Compressor, A/C Muffler, And Hose Bolts
    G01625384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the A/C muffler bracket nut.
    Fig 16: Installing A/C Muffler Bracket Nut
    G01625385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
    Fig 17: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G01625386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL  in this section.
  20. Position the cooling fan and shroud in the installed position.
    Fig 18: Installing Cooling Fan And Shroud
    G01625387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the RH cooling fan bolt.
    Fig 19: Identifying Tightening Torque Of RH Cooling Fan Bolt
    G01625388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the LH cooling fan bolt.
    Fig 20: Identifying Tightening Torque Of LH Cooling Fan Bolt
    G01625389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Attach the cooling fan wiring harness to the fan shroud.
    Fig 21: Attaching Cooling Fan Wiring Harness To Fan Shroud
    G01625390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.
    Fig 22: Connecting Cooling Fan Electrical Connector
    G01625391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Connect the lower radiator hose to the bypass tube.
    Fig 23: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose To The Bypass Tube
    G01625392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Connect the upper radiator hose to the bypass tube.
    Fig 24: Connecting Upper Radiator Hose To Bypass Tube
    G01625393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the degas bottle and the nuts.
    Fig 25: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Degas Bottle Nuts
    G01625394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Connect the degas bottle return hose.
    Fig 26: Connecting Degas Bottle Return Hose
    G01625395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the degas bottle vent hose.
    Fig 27: Connecting Degas Bottle Vent Hose
    G01625396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Connect the wiring harness anchor to the valve cover.
    Fig 28: Connecting Wiring Harness Anchor To Valve Cover
    G01625397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve hose and connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 29: Installing Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Hose And Connect Electrical Connector
    G01625398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Position the oil level indicator tube and install the bolt.
    Fig 30: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
    G01625399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the LH ignition coils.
    Fig 31: Installing LH Ignition Coils
    G01625400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the LH ignition coil electrical connectors.
    Fig 32: Connecting LH Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    G01625401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Install the LH coil cover and install the bolts.
    Fig 33: Identifying Tightening Torque Of LH Coil Cover Bolts
    G01625402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Manual Transmission Vehicles  Install the clutch release cable screws.
    Fig 34: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Clutch Release Cable Screws
    G01625403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. All Vehicles  Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER RH .
  38. Install the Hydro-Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to POWER BRAKE ACTUATION .
  39. Install the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - GASOLINE .
  40. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
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