Valve Cover RH - 5.4L: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the engine air cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Remove the interior engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Disconnect the oil fill tube.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Fill Tube
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Remove the crankcase ventilation tube.

Fig 2: Removing Crankcase Ventilation Tube
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Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor
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Disconnect the engine wiring harness connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Engine Wiring Harness Connectors
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Remove the connectors from the bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Connectors From Bracket
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Remove the ground strap and remove the bracket.

Fig 6: Removing Ground Strap
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Disconnect the A/C compressor connector and the crankshaft position sensor connector.

Fig 7: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Connector
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Remove the fuel charging wiring from the valve cover studs.

Fig 8: Removing Fuel Charging Wiring From Valve Cover Studs
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Disconnect the RH fuel injector connectors.

Fig 9: Disconnecting RH Fuel Injector Connectors
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Remove the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to IGNITION COILS .
Position the fuel charging wiring in the passenger compartment.

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 bolts are part of the valve cover and cannot be removed.

Fig 10: Identifying Valve Cover

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Remove the RH 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.