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Valve Cover RH: 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.

    GFD91558Courtesy 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).

    GFD91559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Failure to use the correct 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-RH cylinder head joints.

    GFD91560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 2 bolts and 9 stud bolts.

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

    Fig 1: RH Valve Cover Tightening Sequence
    GFD91561Courtesy 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 RH valve cover.

    • Position the wiring harness and attach the 9 wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
    • Connect the CHT sensor wiring harness jumper electrical connector.
    • Connect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
    • Connect and attach the RH CMS electrical connector.
    • Connect the 2 VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.

    GFD91554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Install the PCV crankcase vent tube.
    GFD91553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. 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 RH coil-on-plugs and the 3 bolts.

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

    GFD91552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Upper Intake Manifold .
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