Valve Cover - LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the crankcase breather tube from the valve cover.
- Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator tube aside.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover studs.
- Loosen the bolts and stud bolts and remove the valve cover.
NOTE:
Note the locations of the bolts and stud bolts for installation reference.
NOTE:
To prevent stretching the valve cover gasket, loosen silicone gasket and sealant from the cylinder head by sliding a flat knife between the valve cover gasket and cylinder head.