Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In 2 Places Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in Fig 2
- Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Tighten Sequence Of Valve Cover Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the intake manifold vacuum tube assembly onto the support bracket and the valve cover stud.
Connect the intake manifold vacuum tube hose to the brake booster.
Connect the VCT solenoid electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
Connect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.
Position the oil level indicator tube and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
Position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
Install the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install the air cleaner intake pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .