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Valve Cover: Installation

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

    If removed, using the special tools, install the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1687 Installer, VCT Solenoid Seal.

    GFD510679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install a new valve cover gaskets.
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  3. Apply a 5.5 mm (0.22 in) bead of silicone sealant in the 4 places shown.

    Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

    GFD510727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: The valve cover must be secured within 10 minutes of silicone gasket application. If the valve cover is not secured within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

    Install the valve cover and tighten the fasteners in sequence shown.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    Fig 1: Valve Cover Tightening Sequence
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    • Position the wiring harness.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    GFD510724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Connect the CHT sensor wiring harness electrical connector and attach the retainers.
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  7. Lubricate the coolant tube O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
    GFD510698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Position the coolant tube and install the bolts.

    Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    GFD510722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the coolant tube support bracket and the bolt.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    2. Install the coolant tube support bracket bolt.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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    1. Install the EGR valve bracket and the bolt.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

    2. Install the EGR valve bracket nut.

      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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    • Attach the HO2S electrical connector to the bracket.

    • Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors and retainer.

    GFD510720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the crankcase vent tube. If the crankcase vent tube was previously discarded, install a new crankcase vent tube.

    • If the replacement crankcase vent tube part comes with no crankcase pressure sensor, reprogram the PCM. Refer to: Module Programming .

    • If the replacement crankcase vent tube came without a crankcase pressure sensor, tape the wiring harness electrical connector back to the wiring harness.

    • If the replacement crankcase vent tube comes with a crankcase pressure sensor, connect the wiring harness electrical connector.

    GFD510729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Install the following items:

    1. Install the ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
    2. Install the high-pressure fuel pump. Refer to: High-Pressure Fuel Pump .

    1. Position the coolant tubes and install the nut.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    2. Install the coolant tube bolt.

      Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

    3. Attach the fuel tube retainer.
    4. Connect the coolant hoses to the coolant tubes.
    GFD510730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the oil level indicator.
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  16. Install the following items:

    1. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    2. Install the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .

  17. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: BATTERY CABLES - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW 273PS) .
  18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
    1. NOTE: Lubricating the grommets with silicone grease will aid in the installation of the engine appearance cover, and any future removal and installation of the cover.

      Lubricate each grommet with silicone grease.

      Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESE-M1C171-A)

    2. Position the engine appearance cover onto engine with the grommet aligned with the stud.
    3. Press down on the engine appearance cover at the grommet location to attach the grommet onto the stud and install the nuts.

      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

    GFD510490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Install the suspension support bar and the bolts.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD510466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
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