Valve Cover - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve tube from the LH valve cover and position aside.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Tube
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Remove the bolts and position the LH fuel charge wiring harness aside.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts
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Disconnect the five fuel injector electrical connectors.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Injector Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the five ignition coil electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Identifying Ignition Coil Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the pushpin retainers from the powertrain control module (PCM) bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness To PCM Bracket Retainer
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Lift the fuel charging wiring off the valve cover studs.

Fig 6: Lifting Fuel Charging Wiring Off Valve Cover Studs
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Loosen the retaining nut.

Fig 7: Loosening Nut
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Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator and tube aside.

Fig 8: Removing Bolt
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Disconnect the wiring retainers from the valve cover studs.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Wiring Retainers From Valve Cover Studs
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CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to clean the sealing surfaces.

NOTE: The intake manifold is shown removed for clarity.

NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.

Remove the LH valve cover.
- Fully loosen the bolts and remove the valve cover.
- Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
  
  Fig 10: Removing LH Valve Cover
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