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Valve Cover LH: Installation

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    CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the cylinder head. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
  1. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the cylinder head.
    2. NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, sealant must be removed and the sealant area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Applying Sealant Where Engine Front Cover Meets Cylinder Head
    G01537215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply sealant in the two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
    3. NOTE: If equipped with rear auxiliary heat, the valve cover can be installed from the front of the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Installing Valve Cover And Valve Cover Gasket On Cylinder Head
    G01537216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the valve cover and the valve cover gasket on the cylinder head and loosely install the bolts.
  4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 3: Tightening Sequence Of Valve Cover Bolts
    G01537217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the wiring harness and install the bolts at the front and rear wiring harness brackets.
    Fig 4: Installing Bolts At Front And Rear Wiring Harness Brackets
    G01537218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the throttle cable clamp bolt.
    Fig 5: Installing Throttle Cable Clamp Bolt
    G01537219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the five LH ignition coil electrical connectors.
    Fig 6: Connecting LH Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    G01537220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the oil level indicator tube.
    Fig 7: Positioning Oil Level Indicator Tube
    G01537221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the bolt attaching the oil level indicator tube to the rear of the engine.
    Fig 8: Installing Bolt Attaching Oil Level Indicator Tube To Rear Of Engine
    G01537222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the nut attaching the oil level indicator tube to the front of the engine.
    Fig 9: Installing Nut Attaching Oil Level Indicator Tube To Front Of Engine
    G01537223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the crankcase vent tube to the valve cover.
    Fig 10: Connecting Crankcase Vent Tube To Valve Cover
    G01537224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the engine air cleaner assembly and the air cleaner outlet tube.
    Fig 11: Installing Engine Air Cleaner Assembly And Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
    G01537225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
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