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Engine, 4.6L (2V)
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IN-VEHICLE SERVICE (Continued)
30. NOTE: Prior to applying sealer, clean sealing
surfaces with Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ -19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSE-M5B392-A to remove all
residues that may interfere with the sealer's
ability to adhere.
Apply Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F6AZ - 19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSE-M4G323-A6 at both places
engine front cover meets cylinder head.
3 1 . Position and, using Gasket and Trim Adhesive
07 AZ -198508-B or equivalent meeting Ford
specifications ESR-M 1 1 P 1 7 A and
ESE-M2G52-A, secure new valve cover gaskets
(6584) into valve covers and install valve covers
onto cylinder heads.
32. Install bolts and stud bolts into RH valve cover.
lighten all bolts and stud bolts to 8-1 2 N-m
(7 1-106 1b-in).
33. Install bolts and stud bolts into LH valve cover.
lighten all bolts and stud bolts
to
8-1 2 N-m
(7 1-106 1b-in).
/
FRONT
OF
ENGINE
/
APPL SILICONE
LH SIDE SHOWN
GASKET SEALER
RH SIDE SIMILAR
AA0636·A
Part
Item
Number
Description
1
6582
Valve Cover (RH)
2
6584
Valve Cover Gasket
3
N806356-S
Stud (LH 4 Req'd, RH 2
Req'd)
4
6766
Oil Filler Cap
5
N806 1 83-S2
Bolt (LH 7 Req'd, RH 9
Req'd)
6
6582
Valve Cover (LH)
7
6049
Cylinder Head (LH)
8
N80744 1
Stud Bolt
A
-
Tighten to 8-1 2 N-m (7 1 - 1 06
Lb-ln)
34. Install accelerator cable bracket on intake
manifold and connect accelerator cable and
speed control actuator cables to throttle body
(9E926).
35. Raise vehicle.
36. Position starter wiring harness to RH cylinder
head and install retaining bolt.
37. Remove wire and position three way catalytic
converter to RH and LH exhaust manifolds.
1997 Thunderbird, Cougar July 1996