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Engine

Cylinder Head Cover. Removal and Installation

In this manual: Engine
Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
19steps
~114min
4/5difficulty
0102030405054N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Strap wrench
Oil Drain Equipment
Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Preparation Wipes
ZC-31-B		 -
Engine Oil — SAE 5W-20 — Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil
XO-5W20-Q1SP		 WSS-M2C945-B1

Removal

  1. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting – Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  2. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00B Fuel System — General Information). Information — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma, General Procedures).
  3. Remove the following components:
    1. Refer to: Turbocharger (303-04C Fuel Charge Air Distribution and Controls — Turbocharger — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
    2. Refer to Camshafts (Engine 303-01A — 1.6 L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88 kW/120 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
    3. Refer to: Intake Manifold (Engine 303-01A — 1.6 L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88 kW/120 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
  4. Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
  5. Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
  7. Install new components if necessary.
  9. Support the cylinder head on a workbench with the gasket side facing up. Check the cylinder head for distortion and the cylinder block for distortion.
    Refer to: Cylinder Head Distortion (303-00 Engine System - General Information, General Procedures).
    Refer to: Cylinder Block Distortion (303-00 Engine System - General Information, General Procedures).

Installation

  1. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools leave scratches and gouges that create leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to remove all traces of the cylinder head gasket.

    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Preparation Wipes. / ZS-31-B
  2. Torque:
    Stage 1: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
    Stage 2: 133 lb-in (15 N·m)
    Stage 3: 26 lb-ft (35 N·m)
    Stage 4: 90°
    Stage 5: Additional tightening: 90°
  3. Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Engine Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)
  4. Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
  5. Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
  6. Install the following components:
    1. Refer to: Intake Manifold (Engine 303-01A — 1.6 L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88 kW/120 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
    2. Refer to Camshafts (Engine 303-01A — 1.6 L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88 kW/120 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
    3. Refer to: Turbocharger (303-04C Fuel Charge Air Distribution and Controls — Turbocharger — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
  7. Use common equipment: oil drain equipment
    Use general equipment: strap wrench.
  8. Use common equipment: oil drain equipment
    Torque: 21 lb-ft (28 N·m)
  9. Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Engine Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)
    Torque: 128 lb-in (14.5 N·m)
  10. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Engine Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

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