Valve Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the locations shown.
- Install the valve cover, new gasket and retainers.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Position the wiring harness and attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover and the valve cover studs.
- Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the VCT solenoid electrical connector.
- Connect the crankcase vent hose.
- Install the oil level indicator.
- Position the engine wiring harness bracket on the valve cover stud.
- Install the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 2.3L .
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
NOTE:
The valve cover must be secured within 4 minutes of silicone gasket application. If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner.
NOTE:
Make sure the notch on the oil level indicator is aligned with the V-shaped boss on the valve cover and fully engaged into the valve cover.