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Valve Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose.
  4. Remove the 2 coolant vent tube bracket nuts.
    • Position the vent tube and brackets aside.
  5. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the vacuum tube from the intake manifold.
    • Detach the pin-type retainer and position the vacuum tube aside.
  9. Remove the 2 accelerator cable bracket nuts.
    • Position the accelerator cable and brackets aside.
  10. Remove the power steering tube bracket nut.
    • Position the power steering tube and bracket aside.
  11. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover studs and position the harness aside.
  12. Remove the 14 valve cover retainers, the valve cover and gasket.
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