Ford Focus Service Manual: Valve Cover

Valve Cover (View 1 of 2)

Valve Cover (View 2 of 2)

Removal

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

1. Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

1. Disconnect the 4 ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

1. Remove the 4 ignition coil-to-valve cover bolts and the ignition coils.

1. Lift up the connector boot and disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.

1. Disconnect the crankcase breather tube from the valve cover.

1. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.

1. Disconnect the generator B+ wire harness retainer from the valve cover stud bolt.

1. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

1. Remove the radio interference capacitor bracket bolt.

1. Remove the radio interference capacitor ground bolt and position the bracket aside.

1. Remove the 14 valve cover retainers, the valve cover and gasket.
   • Discard the valve cover gasket.

Installation

1. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

   Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the locations shown.

1. NOTE:

   The valve cover must be secured within 4 minutes of silicone gasket application. If the valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep.

   Install the valve cover, a new gasket and the 14 retainers.

   • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

1. Position the radio interference capacitor bracket and install the bolt.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

1. Install the radio interference capacitor ground bolt.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

1. Connect the generator electrical connector.

1. Connect the generator B+ wire harness retainer to the valve cover stud bolt.

1. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the valve cover stud bolts.

1. Connect the crankcase breather tube on the valve cover.

1. Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector and install the connector boot.

1. Install the ignition coils and the 4 ignition coil-to-valve cover bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

1. Connect the 4 ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.

1. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.