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Valve Cover - RH: Installation

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    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.
    Fig 1: Applying Sealant
    G04583416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply sealant in the location shown.
  2. Install a new valve cover gasket and the valve cover. Tighten the 7 studs and 3 bolts in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 2: Tightening Studs And Bolts
    G04583417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Raise the engine.
  4. Position wire harness and connect the 3 wire harness retainers to the valve cover.
  5. Connect the 4 RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
  6. Connect the PCV tube quick connect coupling to the PCV valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  7. Connect the A/C accumulator switch electrical connector.
  8. Connect the 3 electronic engine control electrical connectors.
  9. Connect the A/C pressure sensor electrical connector.
  10. Connect the PCV valve electrical connector.
  11. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  12. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
  13. Install the EVAP canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS .
  14. Install the LH engine mount. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MOUNT - LH .
  15. Connect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  16. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  17. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.