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Engine Front Cover: Installation

    NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing 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 result in future oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Locating Sealant Applying Point
    G01604537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
  2. Install the engine front cover.

    Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.

    Fig 2: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolt Installing Point And Fasteners Specifications
    G01604538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the belt idler pulleys.
    Fig 3: Installing Belt Idler Pulley
    G01604539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  5. Tighten the bolts in three stages, 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 4: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
    G01604540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the drain plug.
    Fig 5: Installing Drain Plug
    G01604541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the bracket and the nut.
    Fig 6: Installing Bracket And Nut
    G01604542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the A/C compressor and position aside.
  9. Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Connecting Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01604543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the engine wiring harness retainers to the A/C compressor.
    Fig 8: Connecting Engine Wiring Harness Retainers To A/C Compressor
    G01604544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Connecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G01604545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
    Fig 10: Positioning Power Steering Pump And Installing Bolts
    G01604546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  14. Install the water pump pulley.
    Fig 11: Installing Water Pump Pulley
    G01604547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  16. Install the left and right valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH  and VALVE COVER RH .
  17. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
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