Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 827

Fig. 222: Identifying Silicone Gasket & Sealant Application Locations
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Apply the silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the

cylinder head.

3. Position the valve cover on the cylinder head and loosely install the valve cover bolts.

NOTE:

If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the
sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To
clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal
surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to
follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 223: Positioning Valve Cover On Cylinder Head
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Romeo Engine (4.6L)

4. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 224: Identifying Valve Cover (RH) Bolt Tightening Sequence - 4.6L
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Windsor Engine (5.4L)

5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup