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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant
    G03401271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the engine front cover.
    Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover
    G03401272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the belt idler pulleys and the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Belt Idler Pulleys And Bolts
    G03401273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Connecting CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03401274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Raise the vehicle.
  6. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  7. Tighten the four oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 2 N.m (18 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 dEGRees.
      Fig 5: Tightening Four Oil Pan Bolts In Sequence
      G03401275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the drain plug.
    Fig 6: Installing Drain Plug
    G03401276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the power steering reservoir and bracket and install the bolts.
    Fig 7: Positioning Power Steering Reservoir And Bracket
    G03401277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting CKP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03401278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the A/C muffler and tighten the nut.
    Fig 9: Positioning A/C Muffler And Tighten Nut
    G03401279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the power steering pump and the bolts.
    Fig 10: Installing Power Steering Pump And Bolts
    G03401280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the battery cable and install the two nuts.
    Fig 11: Installing Battery Cable Nuts
    G03401281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
  15. Install the water pump pulley and the bolts.
    Fig 12: Installing Water Pump Pulley Bolts
    G03401282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the cooling fan. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  17. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  18. Install the valve covers. Refer to VALVE COVER RH  and VALVE COVER LH .
  19. Position the radio ignition interference capacitors and install the nuts.
    Fig 13: Installing Radio Ignition Interference Capacitors Nuts
    G03401283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
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