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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 and silicone gasket remover. 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 can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Identifying Silicone Gasket Application Points
    G03919863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
  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).
    Fig 2: Identifying Tighten Sequence Of RH Valve Cover Bolts
    G03919864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil prior to installation.
    Fig 3: Connecting A/C Tube Spring Lock Couplings
    G03930558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using new O-ring seals, connect the A/C tube spring lock couplings.
    4. NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil prior to installation.
    Fig 4: Installing A/C Tube Bolt
    G03933372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using a new O-ring seal, position the A/C tube and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  5. Connect the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover.
  6. Position the crankcase vent tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  7. Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION .
  8. Install the PCM and support bracket. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
  9. Install the RH VCT oil control solenoid. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .

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  10. Connect the coolant hose to the intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Connecting Coolant Hose To Intake Manifold
    G03933370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. If equipped, position the transmission fluid filler tube and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Bolt
    G03933369Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. Vehicles with auxiliary heat 

  12. Connect the 2 auxiliary heat coolant hoses.
    Fig 7: Connecting Auxiliary Heat Coolant Hoses
    G03933368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .

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  14. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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