Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
7. Loosen the 11 stud bolts and remove the LH valve cover.
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Discard the gasket.
8. NOTE: VCT solenoid seal removal shown, spark plug tube seal removal similar.
Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
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Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Handle, remove the seal(s).
9. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.
Installation
1. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
NOTE: Spark plug tube seal installation shown, VCT solenoid seal installation similar.
Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new VCT solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
2. NOTICE: Failure to use the correct Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and
result in serious engine damage.
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-LH cylinder head joints.
