Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
NOTE: The engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20 must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of
the engine front cover bolts and the engine mount bracket bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application.
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.
5. 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 to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
6. Remove the Alignment Pins.
7. Install the engine mount bracket and lower bolt.
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Do not tighten at this time.