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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Locations For Applying Silicon Gasket And Sealant
    G01624103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the engine front cover.
    Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover
    G01624104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the belt idler pulleys and the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Belt Idler Pulleys And Bolts
    G01624105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Connecting CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01624106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Raise the vehicle.
  6. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  7. Tighten the four oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
      Fig 5: Identifying Sequence For Tightening Oil Pan Bolts
      G01624107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the drain plug.
    Fig 6: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Drain Plug
    G01624108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the power steering reservoir and install the bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Tightening Torque For Installing Power Steering Reservoir
    G01624109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting CKP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01624110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the A/C muffler and tighten the nut.
    Fig 9: Identifying Tightening Torque For Installing A/C Muffler
    G01624111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the power steering pump and the bolts.
    Fig 10: Identifying Tightening Torque For Installing Power Steering Pump
    G01624112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the battery cable and install the two nuts.
    Fig 11: Identifying Tightening Torque For Installing Battery Cable
    G01624113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
  15. Install the water pump pulley and the bolts.
    Fig 12: Identifying Tightening Torque For Installing Water Pump Pulley
    G01624114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING or SUPERCHARGER COOLING .
  17. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  18. Install the valve covers. For additional information, 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
    G01624115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
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