Valve Cover - LH: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 locations shown where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
- Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head. Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the crankcase ventilation tube quick connect coupling to the valve cover. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Position the wire harness and connect the 4 wiring harness retainers to the valve cover.
- Install the air cleaner and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
NOTE:
If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. 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.