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Removal and Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  2. Loosen the clamp at the charge air cooler.
    Fig 1: Loosening Clamp Charge Air Cooler
    G03899167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. 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 2: Removing Charge Air Duct
    G03899168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the clamp at the turbocharger and remove the charge air duct.
  4. Disconnect the wiring retainer from the stud.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Retainer Stud
    G03899169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the glow plug controller electrical connectors and the wiring retainer.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Glow Plug Controller Electrical Connectors
    G03899170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the nuts and the glow plug controller.
    Fig 5: Removing Nuts Glow Plug Controller
    G03899171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Vehicle with automatic transmission 

    NOTE: Use a six-point socket squarely seated on the retaining nut for removal.
    Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Fluid Indicator Retaining Nut
    G03899172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the retaining nut and position the transmission fluid indicator and tube assembly aside.
    • Discard the retaining nut.

    8. All vehicles 

    CAUTION: To prevent engine damage, do not use air powered tools when installing the valve cover.
    NOTE: The lower rear valve cover bolts are accessed from the wheel opening.
    NOTE: Mark the position of the valve cover bolts for valve cover bolt installation.
    Fig 7: Removing Valve Cover Bolts
    G03899173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the eleven bolts and the valve cover. Clean and inspect the valve cover gasket and install a new gasket, if necessary.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new retaining nut on the transmission indicator tube.
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