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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: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant In 2 Places Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head
    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 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: Tightening LH Valve Cover Bolts In Sequence
      G04626920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil prior to installation.
    Fig 3: Locating A/C Tube Spring Lock Couplings
    G04626921Courtesy 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.
  4. Using a new O-ring seal, position the A/C tube and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Identifying O-Ring Seal To A/C Tube
      G04626922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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 QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
  7. Install the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the PCM and support bracket. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the RH VCT oil control solenoid. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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  10. Connect the coolant hose to the intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Locating Intake Manifold Coolant Hose
    G04626923Courtesy 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: Locating Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Bolts
      G04626924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. Vehicles with auxiliary heat 

  12. Connect the 2 auxiliary heat coolant hoses.
    Fig 7: Locating Auxiliary Heat Coolant Hoses
    G04626925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Fill and bleed the coolant system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .

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  14. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
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