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Valve Cover LH: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and the air cleaner outlet tube.
  3. Disconnect the following:
    1. The oil filler tube
    2. The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fresh air tube
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Filler Tube
    G01535826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G01535827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  6. Remove the oil level indicator tube extension and oil level indicator.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube Extension
    G01535828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the oil level indicator tube and bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube And Bracket
    G01535829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the engine lifting eye.
    Fig 5: Removing Engine Lifting Eye
    G01535830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the spark plug separators from the valve covers.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Spark Plug Separators From Valve Covers
    G01535831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs and position out of the way.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Ignition Wires From Spark Plugs
    G01535832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the valve cover and discard the gasket.
    Fig 8: Identifying Valve Cover Bolts
    G01535833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Clean the mating surface.
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