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Items 1, 2, and 3: Engine Front Cover Installation Note

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  1. Install new gaskets.
    Fig 1: Installing Gaskets
    G01286099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: If the front cover is not secured within four minutes of sealant application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 2: Applying Silicone Gasket
    G01286100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply Silicone Gasket And Sealant In The Eight Places Shown.
  4. Install the engine front cover.
    • Position the engine front cover on the cylinder block.
    • Loosely install the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in two stages in the sequence shown.
      1. Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      2. Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Engine Front Cover Bolts Sequence
    G01286101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the five wiring harness clips.
    Fig 4: Connecting Five Wiring Harness Clips
    G01286102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: The wiring harness is positioned behind the bracket.
    Fig 5: Installing Generator Bracket
    G01286103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the generator bracket.
  8. NOTE: The wiring harness is positioned behind the bracket.
    Fig 6: Installing Power Steering Pump Bracket
    G01286104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the power steering pump bracket.
  10. NOTE: One bolt is blocked by the power steering pressure line and must be installed with the power steering pump.
    Fig 7: Installing Power Steering Pump
    G01286105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the power steering pump.
  12. Connect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch.
    Fig 8: Connecting Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch
    G01286106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the power steering reservoir hose.
    Fig 9: Connecting Power Steering Reservoir Hose
    G01286107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the heater hose.
    Fig 10: Connecting Heater Hose
    G01286108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
    Fig 11: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose To Thermostat Housing
    G01286109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the stud bolt.
    Fig 12: Installing Stud Bolt
    G01286110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.