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Removal and Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  2. Loosen the clamp at the charge air cooler.
    Fig 1: Loosening Clamp Charge Air Cooler
    G03899174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: If there is any oil residue, clean both connecting ports and the inside surface of the charge air cooler duct to prevent the duct from blowing off.
    Fig 2: Loosening Clamp Turbocharger
    G03899175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the clamp at the turbocharger and remove the charge air duct.
  5. NOTE: Only one wiring retainer shown.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Retainers From Studs
    G03899176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the wiring retainers from the studs.
  7. Disconnect the glow plug controller electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Glow Plug Controller Electrical Connectors
    G03899177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the wire retainers.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Wire Retainers
    G03899178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the nuts and the glow plug controller.
    Fig 6: Removing Nuts Glow Plug Controller
    G03899179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the injection control pressure (ICP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Injection Control Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03899180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the ICP sensor.
    Fig 8: Removing ICP Sensor
    G03899181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Vehicle with automatic transmission 

    NOTE: Use a six-point socket squarely seated on the retaining nut for removal.
    Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Fluid Indicator Retaining Nut
    G03899172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the retaining nut and position the transmission fluid indicator and tube assembly aside.
    • Discard the retaining nut.
  14. All vehicles 

    CAUTION: To prevent engine damage, do not use air powered tools when installing the valve cover.
    NOTE: The lower rear valve cover bolts are accessed from the wheel opening.
    NOTE: Mark the position of the valve cover bolts for valve cover bolt installation.
    Fig 10: Removing Valve Cover Bolts
    G03899183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the eleven bolts and the valve cover. Clean and inspect the valve cover gasket and install a new gasket, if necessary.
  16. Remove the high pressure oil manifold to valve cover gasket.
    Fig 11: Removing High Pressure Oil Manifold To Valve Cover Gasket
    G03899184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new retaining nut on the transmission indicator tube.