Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
96. Install 6 of the engine front cover bolts (finger tight) into the 6 threaded holes in the engine front cover.
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Tighten the bolts one turn at a time in a crisscross pattern until the engine front cover-to-cylinder block seal is released.
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Remove the engine front cover.
97. NOTICE: Only use a 3M Roloc(R) Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the engine front cover. Do not use metal
scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean the engine front cover. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make
leak paths.
Clean the engine front cover using a 3M Roloc(R) Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended
speed of 15,000 rpm.
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Thoroughly wash the engine front cover to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
98. NOTICE: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped
into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil
pan, may cause engine failure.
NOTICE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M Roloc(R) Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing
surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that will cause premature engine
failure. Remove all traces of sealant, including any sealant from the inner surface of the cylinder block and cylinder head.
Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder heads, the cylinder block and the oil pan in the following sequence.
1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket
material remain.
4. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the
