Valve Cover RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system electrical connector and the wiring harness pin-type retainer.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Differential Pressure Feedback EGR System Electrical Connector
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Remove the ignition coil. For additional information, refer to IGNITION COILS .
Disconnect the radio interference capacitor and position the wire aside.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Radio Interference Capacitor
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Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve/heater water hose assembly and position aside.

Fig 3: Removing Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve/Heater Water Hose Assembly
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Disconnect the PCV hose at the intake.

Fig 4: Disconnecting PCV Hose
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Remove the engine lifting eye.

Fig 5: Removing Engine Lifting Eye
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Disconnect the spark plug separators from the valve covers and position the spark plug wires aside.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Spark Plug Separators
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Remove the valve cover and discard the gasket.

Fig 7: Removing Valve Cover
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Clean the cover mating surface with metal surface cleaner.