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Valve Cover - RH, 5.4L: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the engine air cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  3. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  4. Disconnect the oil fill tube.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Oil Fill Tube
    G03885232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube
    G03885247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the electronic throttle body (TB) electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Electronic Throttle Body (TB) Electrical Connector
    G03885272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03885271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Rail Pressure And Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03885250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the engine wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 6: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G03885233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the engine wiring harness connectors. Remove the retaining nut, ground strap and bracket.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Engine Wiring Harness Connectors
    G03885234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Radio Ignition Interference Capacitor
    G03885253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the pushpin retainers and the splash shield.
    Fig 9: Identifying Pushpin Retainers And Splash Shield
    G03885266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the A/C compressor connector and the crankshaft position sensor connector. Remove the tie-strap.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Connector
    G03885255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the fuel charging wiring from the valve cover studs.
    Fig 11: Removing Fuel Charging Wiring From Valve Cover Studs
    G03885235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the RH fuel injector connectors.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting RH Fuel Injector Connectors
    G03885257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 4.6L (2V) AND 5.4L (2V) .
  17. Position the fuel charging wiring in the passenger compartment.
    18. 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 clean sealing surfaces.
    NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and cannot be removed.
  18. 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.
    • Inspect the valve cover gasket. If the gasket is damaged, remove and discard the gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
      Fig 13: Identifying Valve Cover On Cylinder Head
      G03885236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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