Ford Fiesta Quiz
Engine

Valve 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
29steps
~174min
4/5difficulty
01020304050107N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Heat gun
Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool

Materials

Name Specification
Flange Sealant
CU7Z-19B508-A		 WSS-M2G348-A11
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Preparation Wipes
ZC-31-B		 -
Engine Oil — SAE 5W-20 — Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil
XO-5W20-Q1SP		 WSS-M2C945-B1

Removal

Valve Cover Only

  1. Remove the fuel rail.
    Refer to: Fuel Rail (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    1. Loosen the clamp and remove the hose.
      Use common equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    • Disconnect the hose connections, remove the retainer and remove the hoses.
      Use common equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    • Remove the oil level indicator.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    • Remove the bolts and the VCT oil control solenoid.
  5. Inspect the O-ring of the VCT oil control solenoid.
  6. Remove the bolts and the valve cover.
  7. Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.

Fuel Pump and Brake Vacuum Pump Mounting Brackets

  1. Remove the following components:
    1. Remove the fuel pump.
      Refer to: Fuel Pump (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
    2. Remove the brake vacuum pump.
      Refer to: Brake Vacuum Pump — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma (206-07 Power Brake Actuation, Removal and Installation).
    • Slide the protective cover outward and disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.

  3. NOTICE: Use a heat gun to soften the flange sealant. This will help remove the fuel pump mounting bracket. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the fuel pump mounting bracket.

    • Remove the fuel pump bracket bolts in the sequence shown. Heat and break the adhesive bond.
      Use common equipment: heat gun.
    • Remove the fuel pump bracket.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring.

  4. NOTICE: Use a heat gun to soften the flange sealant. This will help remove the brake vacuum pump mounting bracket. Failure to follow these instructions may result in brake damage. Vacuum pump mounting bracket.

    • Remove the engine cover stud.
    • Remove the bolts and the stud.
    • Heat and break the adhesive bond, remove the brake vacuum pump cover.
      Use common equipment: heat gun.

Installation

Fuel Pump and Brake Vacuum Pump Mounting Brackets

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

    Make sure the mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Preparation Wipes / ZC-31-B

  2. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools leave scratches and gouges that create leak paths.

    Make sure the mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Preparation Wipes / ZC-31-B

  3. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools leave scratches and gouges that create leak paths.

    Make sure the mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Preparation Wipes / ZC-31-B
  4. Apply 1.5 mm (0.059 in) diameter beads of sealant as shown in the illustration.
    Material: Flange Sealant / CU7Z-19B508-A (WSS-M2G348-A11)
    • Install the brake vacuum pump cover, bolts and stud.
      Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
    • Install the engine cover stud.
      Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
    • Tighten the fuel pump bracket bolts in the sequence shown in 4 stages.
      Torque:
      Stage 1: 27 lb-in (3 N·m)
      Stage 2: 80 lb-in (9 N·m)
      Stage 3: 97 lb-in (11 N·m)
      Stage 4: Tighten bolts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 to: 124 lb-in (14 N·m)
    • Install the CMP sensor and bolt.
      Torque: 80 lb-in (9 N·m)
    • Connect the electrical connector and install the protective cover onto the connector.
  8. Install the following components:
    1. Install the brake vacuum pump.
      Refer to: Brake Vacuum Pump — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma (206-07 Power Brake Actuation, Removal and Installation).
    2. Install the fuel pump.
      Refer to: Fuel Pump (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).

Valve Cover Only

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

    Make sure the mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Preparation Wipes / ZC-31-B
  2. Install a new valve cover gasket.
  3. Apply 1.5 mm (0.059 in) diameter beads of sealant as shown in the illustration.
    Material: Flange Sealant / CU7Z-19B508-A (WSS-M2G348-A11)
  4. Apply 1.5 mm (0.059 in) diameter beads of sealant as shown in the illustration.
    Material: Flange Sealant / CU7Z-19B508-A (WSS-M2G348-A11)
  5. Install the valve cover and bolts in the sequence shown in 3 stages.
    Torque:
    Stage 1: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
    Stage 2: 80 lb-in (9 N·m)
    Stage 3: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
  6. Lubricate the O-ring of the VCT oil control solenoid.
    Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Engine Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)
  7. Install the VCT oil control solenoids, bolts and connect the electrical connectors.
    Torque: 71 lb-in (8 N·m)
    • Install the PCV hose, connect the couplings and secure the retainer.
    • Install the oil level indicator. Connect the breather hose.
      Use common equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    • Install the CMP sensor and bolt. Connect the electrical connector.
      Torque: 80 lb-in (9 N·m)
    1. Install the PCV hose and clamp.
      Use common equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    1. If equipped.
      Connect the electrical connector.
  10. Install the fuel rail.
    Refer to: Fuel Rail (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).

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