Grand Marquis V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
5. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surface. These tools cause
scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Loosen the 10 fasteners and remove the LH valve cover and gasket.
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Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the
packaging.
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Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
Installation
1. NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until
there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 locations shown where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
2. Position the LH valve cover and new gasket on the cylinder head. Tighten the fasteners in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
3. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube quick connect coupling to the valve cover. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air
Induction.
4. Position the wire harness and connect the 4 wiring harness retainers to the valve cover.
5. Install the air cleaner and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
6. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
