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Valve Cover - RH: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  3. Remove the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  4. Disconnect the oil fill tube from the RH valve cover.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Fill Tube From RH Valve Cover
    G02763817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bolt and the oil fill tube.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt And Oil Fill Tube
    G02763818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) electrical connector and tube.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Electrical Connector And Tube
    G02763819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the RH valve cover stud.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Retainer From RH Valve Cover Stud
    G02763820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the nuts and position the RH fuel charge wiring harness aside.
    Fig 5: Removing Fuel Charge Wiring Harness Nuts
    G02763821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. 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 6: Removing LH Valve Cover
    G02763822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. 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.
    • Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
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