MKZ AWD V6-3.5L VIN T (2007)
12. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
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 seal installation similar.
Using the special tools, install new VCT solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
2. NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.
To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this
procedure can cause future oil leakage.
