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Valve Cover - RH: 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).
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    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-Right Hand (RH) cylinder head joints.
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  1. 4.

    Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 11 retainers.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: RH Valve Cover Retainers Tightening Sequence
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  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 RH valve cover.
    • Position the wiring harness and attach the 9 wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
    • Connect the CHT sensor wiring harness jumper electrical connector.
    • Connect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
    • Connect and attach the RH CMS electrical connector.
    • Connect the 2 VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
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  1. 7.

    Install the PCV crankcase vent tube.
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  1. 8.

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