MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Engine

Engine Front Cover

303-01C Engine - 5.0L

2016 Mustang5.0LReference 216 / 6,619HTML edition
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NOTE: Timing drive components removed from view for clarity.

Position the engine front cover onto the dowels.

Engine Front Cover — original illustration 1, reference 216Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

5. NOTICE: The engine front cover must be installed and all fasteners final tightened within 5 minutes

of applying the sealer. If this cannot be accomplished, install the engine front cover and tighten fasteners 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. All of the fasteners must then be final tightened within 1 hour of applying the sealer. If this time limit is exceeded, all sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Install the bolts and stud bolts. Torque : Stage 1: Fasteners 1-15 : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) Stage 2: Fasteners 16-19 : 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 3: Fasteners 1-15 : 60° Stage 4: Fasteners 16-19 : 45°

Engine Front Cover — original illustration 2, reference 216Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

6. Install the wiring harness retainer and the nut. Torque : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

Source reference 216

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