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Valve Cover - RH: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  2. Remove the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G03885233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector position retainers, remove the nut, ground strap and mounting bracket.
    5. Fig 2: Electrical Connectors And Ground Strap Bracket Retaining Nut
    G03885234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the oil fill tube.
    6. Fig 3: Locating Oil Fill Tube
    G03886391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolt and the oil fill tube.
    7. Fig 4: Oil Fill Tube Support Bracket Bolt
    G03886392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the PCV valve electrical connector.
    8. Fig 5: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Electrical Connector
    GF0011750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the quick connect couplings and remove the PCV tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
    9. Fig 6: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Quick Connect Coupling
    GF0011751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Rotate the PCV valve counterclockwise and remove the PCV valve.
    10. Fig 7: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
    GF0011752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover studs.
    11. Fig 8: Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0011753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the push pin retainers and the splash shield.
    12. Fig 9: Identifying Push Pin Retainers And Splash Shield
    G03885266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the A/C compressor and the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connectors and remove the tie-strap.
    13. Fig 10: Locating A/C Compressor And Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G03885255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the nut for the transmission fluid indicator and tube.
    14. Fig 11: Transmission Fluid Indicator Tube Nut
    GF0011739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid indicator and tube aside.
    15. Fig 12: Identifying Transmission Fluid Level Indicator Tube And Retaining Nut
    G03886338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the stud bolts and position the RH fuel charging wiring harness aside.
    16. Fig 13: Stud Bolts
    G03886339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the RH 5 ignition coil electrical connectors.
    17. Fig 14: Identifying Ignition Coil Electrical Connector
    G03886336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the RH 5 fuel injector electrical connectors and lift the fuel charging wiring harness off the valve cover.
    18. Fig 15: Identifying Fuel Injector Electrical Connector
    G03886335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The red clip must be pulled out before disconnecting the electrical connector.
  18. Disconnect the electronic throttle body (TB) electrical connector.
    19. Fig 16: Electronic Throttle Body (TB) Electrical Connector
    G03885272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Position the fuel charging wiring harness into the passenger compartment.
  20. Remove the 5 bolts and the 5 ignition coils.
    21. Fig 17: Ignition Coil Retaining Bolt
    G03885163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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 remove all traces of old sealant.
    NOTE: The fasteners are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
  21. Remove the RH valve cover.
    • Fully loosen the fasteners 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.
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