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Valve Cover LH: Installation

  1. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new spark plug tube seals.

    GFD91547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, install new VCT solenoid seal(s).

    GFD91548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.

    GFD91549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 4 bolts and 7 stud bolts.

    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

    Fig 1: LH Valve Cover Tightening Sequence
    GFD91550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Make sure the VCT seals in the valve cover are below the top of the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connector or the VCT seal may leak oil.
    GFD91551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Install the engine wiring harness to the LH valve cover.

    • Position the wiring harness and attach the 11 wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
    • Connect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
    • Connect and attach the LH HO2S electrical connector.
    • Connect the 2 VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.

    GFD91543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Position the ground wires to the engine front cover and the RH strut tower and install the 2 bolts.

    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

    GFD91542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Install the oil level indicator.
    GFD91541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before attaching to the spark plugs.

    Install the 3 LH -coil-on-plugs and the 3 bolts.

    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in.
    • Connect the 3 coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

    GFD91540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the crankcase vent tube. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling in Fuel System General Information .
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