Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
If the time limits are exceeded, the sealant must be removed, the sealing area cleaned and sealant reapplied. To clean the sealing area, use silicone
gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a 3.0 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft(R) High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the 3
engine mount bracket bosses.
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Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft(R) High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder
head-to-cylinder block joint areas of the engine front cover in 5 places as indicated.
9. NOTE: Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.
Install the engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20.
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Tighten in sequence shown to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
10. Remove the Alignment Pins.
11. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
Install the engine mount bracket and the 3 bolts.
