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Valve Cover LH: Removal

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    ALL ENGINES 

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the engine air cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet pipe.
  3. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
    4. NOTE: 4.6L engine shown; 5.4L engine similar.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankcase Ventilation Tube From Valve Cover
    G01536257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.

    5. ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) 

  5. Remove the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) sensor.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the sensor and hoses from the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G01536258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube.
    • Disconnect the upper and lower fittings.
    • Remove the tube.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Upper And Lower Fittings
    G01536259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) 

  7. Remove the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube.
    • Disconnect the two hoses.
    • Disconnect the upper and lower fittings.
    • Remove the tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Upper And Lower Fittings
    G01536260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. ALL ENGINES 

  8. Disconnect the LH fuel injector electrical connections.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting LH Fuel Injector Electrical Connections
    G01536261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connections.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Electrical Connections
    G01536262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
    G01536263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the LH radio interference capacitor.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting LH Radio Interference Capacitor
    G01536264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Lift the engine control wiring harness off of the valve cover studs.
    13. 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 intake manifold is removed for clarity.
    NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
    Fig 9: Removing LH Valve Cover
    G01536265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. 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.
    • Inspect the valve cover gasket. If the gasket is damaged, remove and discard the gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
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