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Valve Cover LH: Installation

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

    If removed, using the special tools, install the spark plug tube seals. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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

    If removed, using the special tools, install the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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  3. Install a new valve cover gasket.
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  4. NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 7 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

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

    Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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  5. Install the valve cover and tighten the bolts and stud bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    Fig 1: LH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  6. 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.
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  7. If equipped, install the turbocharger heat shield and the nuts.

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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    • Position the wiring harness and attach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Connect the VCT sensor electrical connectors.

    • Connect the CMP sensor electrical connectors.

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  9. Connect the EOP sensor wiring harness electrical connector and retainer.
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  10. Install the EVAP canister purge valve tube.
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  11. Working from below, connect the EVAP canister purge valve tube quick release coupling to the LH air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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    • Connect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.

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  13. Install the crankcase vent tube and connect the quick connect coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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  14. Install the following items:

    1. Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
    2. Install the A/C compressor inlet line. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Inlet Line .

  15. Lower the vehicle and position the hoist using the front and mid lift points and raise the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  16. NOTE: Apply threadlock to the bolts before installation.

    Install the engine underbody cover and the bolts.

    Material: Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer / TA-25-B

    Torque: 60 lb.in (6.8 Nm)

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