Edge AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
43. NOTICE: Failure to use 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. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this
procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.
44. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and 11 stud bolts.
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Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
45. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the 6 coil-on-plug assemblies and the 6 bolts.
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Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
46. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
47. Connect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
48. Connect the LH camshaft VCT solenoid electrical connector.