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Valve Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 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 AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 2.3L article.
  3. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose.
  4. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the radio capacitor electrical connector.
  8. Remove the 2 accelerator cable bracket nuts.
    • Position the accelerator cable and brackets aside.
  9. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover studs and position the harness aside.
  10. Remove the 14 valve cover retainers, the valve cover and gasket.
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