Valve Cover - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 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 cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve tube from the LH valve cover and position aside.

Fig 1: Removing Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Tube From LH Valve Cover
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Remove the nuts and position the LH fuel charge wiring harness aside.

Fig 2: Removing Nuts And Position LH Fuel Charge Wiring Harness
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Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the ten ignition coil electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Electrical Connectors
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Lift the fuel charging wiring off the valve cover studs.

Fig 5: Lifting Fuel Charging Wiring Off Valve Cover Studs
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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 shown removed for clarity.

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

Fig 6: Removing LH Valve Cover

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Remove the LH valve cover.
- Fully loosen the bolts and remove the valve cover.
- Inspect the valve cover gasket and clean the mating surface of the cylinder head.