Valve Cover LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the engine air cleaner assembly and the air cleaner outlet tube.
Disconnect the crankcase vent tube from the valve cover.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Crankcase Vent Tube From Valve Cover
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Remove the nut attaching the oil level indicator tube to the front of the engine.

Fig 2: Removing Nut Attaching Oil Level Indicator Tube To Front Of Engine
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Remove the bolt attaching the oil level indicator tube to the rear of the engine.

Fig 3: Removing Bolt Attaching Oil Level Indicator Tube To Rear Of Engine
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Position the oil level indicator tube aside.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube
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Disconnect the five LH ignition coil electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Disconnecting LH Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
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Remove the throttle cable clamp bolt.

Fig 6: Removing Throttle Cable Clamp Bolt
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Remove the bolts from the front and rear wiring harness brackets and position the wiring harness aside.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts From Front And Rear Wiring Harness Brackets
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NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with rear auxiliary heat, the valve cover can be removed from the front of the vehicle.

NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and are not to be removed.

Fig 8: Removing Valve Cover And Gasket

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Loosen the 14 bolts and remove the valve cover and gasket.