Valve Covers: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Ranger, and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove intake air tube and throttle body splash shield. On right valve cover, remove ignition coil and alternator. Remove spark plug wires. Remove engine harness clips from valve cover. Remove valve cover bolts and valve cover.
- If removing left valve cover, remove upper intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLDS . Remove A/C compressor with hoses attached. Position A/C compressor and harness aside. Disconnect necessary vacuum hoses. Remove wiring harness from valve cover. Remove spark plug wires.
- Remove PCV hose and breather. Keeping in removal order, remove valve cover attaching bolts and load distribution washers. Remove valve covers.