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Removal and Installation

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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 turbocharger inlet tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS-TURBOCHARGER .
    4. NOTE: If there is any oil residue, clean both connecting ports and the inside surface of the charge air cooler duct to prevent the duct from blowing off.
    Fig 1: Removing Charge Air Cooler Pipe
    G02764447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the clamps and remove the charge air cooler pipe.
  5. Disconnect the glow plug wire retainer. Remove the nut and position the oil level indicator and tube aside.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Glow Plug Wire Retainer
    G02764448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the glow plug module electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Glow Plug Module Electrical Connectors
    G02764449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Do not use power tools when removing or installing the nut.
    CAUTION: Use care not to overtighten the nut during installation.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Cables
    G02764450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position back the boot and remove the nut. Disconnect the cables.
  8. Disconnect the exhaust back pressure electrical connector and pushpin retainer.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Exhaust Back Pressure Electrical Connector And Pushpin Retainer
    G02764451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the exhaust back pressure tube at the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Exhaust Back Pressure Tube
    G02764452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the retaining nuts and glow plug module.
    Fig 7: Removing Retaining Nuts And Glow Plug Module
    G02764453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Power stud removed for clarity.
    Fig 8: Removing Three Retaining Nuts And Glow Plug Module Mounting Bracket
    G02764454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the three retaining nuts and the glow plug module mounting bracket.
    12. CAUTION: To prevent engine damage, do not use air powered tools when installing the valve cover.
    NOTE: Mark the position of the valve cover bolts for valve cover bolt installation.
    Fig 9: Inspecting Valve Cover Gasket
    G02764455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 11 retainers and the valve cover.
    • Clean and inspect the valve cover gasket.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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