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Valve Cover - LH: Installation

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

  1. 1.
    Using 303-1247/2 and 205-153 T80T-4000-W install the new spark plug tube seal(s).
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    NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

  1. 2.
    Using 205-142 T80T-4000-J and 205-153 T80T-4000-W install the new VCT seal(s).
GFD34553Courtesy 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 Motorcraft ®Silicone Gasket Remover and Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep. Failure to follow this procedure 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 (0.315 in) bead of Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-Left Hand (LH) cylinder head joints.
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  1. 4.

    Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 4 bolts and 7 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: LH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
GFD34555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 5.

    Ensure the VCT seals in the valve cover are below the top of the connector (flat portion) on the VCT oil control valve otherwise the interface may leak.
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  1. 6.

    Install the engine wiring harness to the LH valve cover.
    • Position the wiring harness and attach the 11 wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
    • Connect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
    • Connect and attach the LH HO2S electrical connector.
    • Connect the 2 VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
GFD34474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Position the ground wires to the engine front cover and the RH strut tower and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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  1. 8.

    Install the oil level indicator.
GFD34472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Install the LH ignition coils. Refer to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG -- LH .

  1. 10.

    Install the crankcase vent tube. REFER to Fuel System General Information .
GFD34716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Install the engine appearance cover.
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