Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Valve Cover LH: Installation
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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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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.
- Install the new valve cover and intake port gaskets.
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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
: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B
Material
: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material
: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Install the valve cover and tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- 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.
- Install the oil level indicator.
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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: 71 lb.in (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.
- Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
- Install the CAC tube bracket and nuts.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
- Install the LHCAC intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
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- 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 .
- Connect the new PCV housing to the valve cover spigot.
- Connect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.