Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
5. NOTE: Inspect the crankcase ventilation tube and valve cover sealing area. If either a new valve cover or crankcase ventilation tube is required,
both components must be installed new.
Remove the 2 bolts, 9 stud bolts and the valve cover.
Installation
1. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
2. NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts and stud bolts tightened within four minutes of sealant application.
Apply a 5-mm (0.19-inch) dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover-to-cylinder head joints.
3. Position the valve cover and install the bolts and stud bolts.
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Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Attach the wiring retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.
5. Attach the crankcase ventilation tube to the air cleaner outlet pipe.
6. Install the coolant pump belt shield the nuts.
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Tighten to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
7. Install the LH ignition coil-on-plugs.
