Valve Cover LH: Notes

2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Notes
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Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep ZC-31 -
Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30 WSE-M4G323-A6

Early Build 

Fig 1: LH Valve Cover With Torque Specifications (Early Build) (1 Of 2)
GFD15532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 N621942 Power steering pressure (PSP) tube bracket nut
2 3A719 PSP tube bracket
3 W701627 Engine lift bracket bolt
4 17A084 Engine lift bracket
5 W702251 Accelerator cable snow shield bolt (2 required)
6 9E766 Accelerator cable snow shield
7 6853 Crankcase ventilation tube

Early Build 

Fig 2: LH Valve Cover (Early Build) (2 Of 2)
GFD15533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
8 W700497-S-S Wiring retainer (3 required) (part of 9H589)
9 13A506 Wiring retainer (2 required) (part of 9H589)
10 6C519 Valve cover bolt (2 required)
11 6C519 Valve cover stud bolt (9 required)
12 6A505 Valve cover
13 6A559 Valve cover gasket

Late Build 

Fig 3: LH Valve Cover With Torque Specifications (Late Build) (1 Of 2)
GFD15534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 N621942 Power steering pressure (PSP) tube bracket nut
2 3A719 PSP tube bracket
3 W701627 Engine lift bracket bolt
4 17A084 Engine lift bracket
5 W7022551 Accelerator cable snow shield bolt (2 required)
6 9E766 Accelerator cable snow shield
7 6853 Crankcase ventilation tube

Late Build 

Fig 4: LH Valve Cover (Late Build) (2 Of 2)
GFD15535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
8 W700497-S-S Wiring retainer (3 required) (part of 9H589)
9 13A506 Wiring retainer (2 required) (part of 9H589)
10 6C519 Valve cover bolt (2 required)
11 6C519 Valve cover stud bolt (9 required)
12 6A505 Valve cover
13 6A559 Valve cover gasket
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.