Valve Cover - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the electrical connector position retainers, remove the nut, ground strap and mounting bracket.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the oil fill tube from the RH valve cover.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Oil Fill Tube From RH Valve Cover
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Remove the bolt and the oil fill tube.

Fig 4: Removing Bolt
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Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) electrical connector, tube and remove the PCV valve by rotating counterclockwise.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover studs.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Retainers From RH Valve Cover Studs
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Remove the pushpin retainers and the splash shield.

Fig 7: Identifying Pushpin Retainers And Splash Shield
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Disconnect the A/C compressor and the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connectors and remove the tie-strap.

Fig 8: Disconnecting A/C Compressor And Crankshaft Position Sensor Connectors
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Remove the transmission fluid filler tube nut.

Fig 9: Removing Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Nut
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Remove the retaining nut and position the transmission fluid indicator and tube aside.

Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Fluid Level Indicator Tube And Retaining Nut
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Remove the stud bolts and position the RH fuel charge wiring harness aside.

Fig 11: Removing Stud Bolts
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Disconnect the five ignition coil electrical connectors.

Fig 12: Identifying Ignition Coil Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the five fuel injector electrical connectors. Lift the fuel charging wiring off the valve cover.

Fig 13: Identifying Fuel Injector Electrical Connector
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NOTE: The red clip must be pulled out before disconnecting the electrical connector.

Fig 14: Electronic Throttle Body (TB) Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the electronic throttle body (TB) electrical connector.
Position the fuel charging wiring into the passenger compartment.
Remove the five bolts and the RH ignition coils.

Fig 15: Removing Bolts
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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 clean sealing surfaces.

NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and cannot be removed.

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.
  
  Fig 16: Removing RH Valve Cover
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