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Valve Cover - RH: Installation

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    NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
    NOTE: VCT solenoid seal installation shown, spark plug tube seal removal similar.

  1. 1.
    Special Tool(s): Installer, VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal 303-1247/2 and Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W). Install new VCT solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
GFD34989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Install a new RH valve cover gasket.
GFD35004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    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 these instructions can cause future oil leakage.
    NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

  1. 3.
    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of silicone to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.
GFD35005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Install the RH valve cover. Tighten the 6 stud bolts and the 5 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: RH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
GFD35006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 5.

    Inspect the 6 ignition coil-on-plug seals for rips, nicks or tears. Remove and discard any damaged ignition coil-on-plug seals.
    • Slide the new ignition coil-on-plug seal onto the ignition coil-on-plug until it is fully seated at the top of the coil-on-plug.
GFD34993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before attaching to the spark plugs.

  1. 6.
    Install the 3 RH ignition coil-on-plugs and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
GFD35001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Connect the RH VCT solenoid, RH fuel rail injector harness and the 3 RH ignition coil-on-plugs electrical connectors.
    • Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
GFD35000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Install the PCV tube and connect the 2 quick connect couplings. REFER to Fuel System General Information .
GFD34911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Position the fuel tube and install the fuel tube-to-engine front cover bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
GFD34999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Connect the fuel supply tube. REFER to Fuel System General Information .
GFD34998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Install the EVAP canister purge valve. REFER to Evaporative Emissions .
    NOTE: The compression limiter bushing may fall out of the mounting bracket grommet on the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube during service. Make sure the bushing is in place when reinstalling the tube or damage to the tube may occur.

  1. 12.
    Install the RH Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube and turbocharger intake tube as an assembly and install the RH CAC tube nut to the intake manifold.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
GFD34906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Align the index marks for the CAC tube.

  1. 13.
    Position the CAC tube and tighten the clamp.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD34901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: Align the index marks for the RH CAC tube.

  1. 14.
    Install the RH CAC tube to the RH turbocharger and tighten the clamp.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD34905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: The compression limiter bushing may fall out of the mounting bracket grommet on the turbocharger intake tube during service. Make sure the bushing is in place when reinstalling the tube or damage to the tube may occur.

  1. 15.
    Install the RH turbocharger intake tube and the nut.
    • Tighten the nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    • Tighten the clamps to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
GFD34997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 16.

    Position and attach the 2 brake booster vacuum hose retainers to the strut tower brace.
GFD34996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 17.

    Install the turbocharger bypass valve hose and connect the RH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector.
GFD34904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 18.

    Install the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve hoses to the RH CAC tube and turbocharger wastegate regulating valve.
GFD34995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 19.

    Install the bypass valve hose and connect the LH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector.
GFD34902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 20.

    Install the ACL outlet pipe. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .