Valve Cover - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Remove the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.

Fig 1: Removing Crankcase Ventilation Tube From Valve Cover
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Disconnect the LH fuel injector electrical connections and the LH ignition coil electrical connections.

Fig 2: Disconnecting LH Fuel Injector Electrical Connections And LH Ignition Coil Electrical Connections
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Remove the engine harness bracket.
1. Remove the retaining nuts.
2. Remove the bracket from the studs and position the bracket aside.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Engine Harness Bracket
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Lift the fuel charging wiring off the valve cover studs.

Fig 4: 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.

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.
  
  Fig 5: Removing LH Valve Cover
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.