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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. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  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
    G02762761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.

    5. ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) 

  5. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) sensor hoses from the EGR valve tube.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Differential Pressure Feedback Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Sensor Hoses From EGR Valve Tube
    G02762762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the EGR valve tube.
    • Disconnect the upper and lower fittings.
    • Remove the tube.
    Fig 3: Removing EGR Valve Tube
    G02762763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) 

  7. Disconnect the differential pressure EGR feedback sensor hose from the EGR valve tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Differential Pressure EGR Feedback Sensor Hose From EGR Valve Tube
    G02762764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the EGR valve tube.
    • Disconnect the upper and lower fittings.
    • Remove the tube.
    Fig 5: Removing EGR Valve Tube
    G02762765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    9. ALL ENGINES 

  9. Disconnect the LH fuel injector electrical connectors, ignition coil electrical connectors and the wire harness retainers.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting LH Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors, Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
    G02762766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
    G02762767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the LH radio interference capacitor.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting LH Radio Interference Capacitor
    G02762768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the engine control wiring harness off of the valve cover.
    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
    G02762769Courtesy 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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