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Valve Cover LH: Installation

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

    If removed, using the special tools, install the spark plug tube seals.Use Special Service Tool: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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  2. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    If removed, using the special tools, install the VCT oil control solenoid seals.Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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  3. Install the new valve cover and intake port gaskets.
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  4. 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 silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-cylinder head joints.

    Material: metal cleaner

    Material: gasket remover

    Material: RTV silicone sealant (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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

    Torque: 10 Nm

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  6. Make sure the VCT seals in the valve cover are below the top of the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connector or the VCT seal may leak oil.
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  7. Install the oil level indicator.
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  8. NOTE: Before installation, lubricate the CMP sensor O-ring seal with clean engine oil.

    Install the CMP sensors and the bolts. Refer to: Specifications .

    Torque: 8 Nm

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    • Position the wiring harness and attach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Connect the VCT sensor electrical connectors.

    • Connect the CMP sensor electrical connectors.

    • Connect the LHTC electrical connector.

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  10. Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
  11. Install the CAC tube bracket and nuts.

    Torque: 6 Nm

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  12. Install the LHCAC intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
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    1. Follow directions to connect the quick release coupling type 4 to the turbo charger outlet tube. Install the new PCV tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

  14. Install the high pressure fuel pump. Refer to: High-Pressure Fuel Pump .
  15. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  16. Install the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
  17. Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
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