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Valve Cover - RH, 5.4L: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine air cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  2. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  3. Remove the 4 RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 4.6L (2V) AND 5.4L (2V) article.
  4. Remove the oil fill tube support bracket bolt.
    5. Fig 1: Engine Oil Filler Tube Support Strap Bolt
    G03885594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the oil fill tube.
    6. Fig 2: Oil Fill Tube & Clamp
    GF0011630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the quick connect couplings and remove the PCV tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
    7. NOTE: Rotate the PCV valve counterclockwise to remove.
  7. Remove the PCV valve from the valve cover.
  8. Remove the nut, the ground strap and position aside the bracket.
    9. Fig 3: Locating Nut, Ground Strap & Bracket
    GF0044542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
    10. Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
    GF0012366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolt, the nut and the transmission fluid filler tube.
    11. Fig 5: Transmission Fluid Filler Tube, Bolt & Nut
    GF0012367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the 4 RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
    12. Fig 6: Locating RH Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    GF0044543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the fuel pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector.
    13. Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Rail Pressure And Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03885250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the fuel charging wiring harness retainers from the valve cover studs and position aside the wiring harness.
    14. NOTE: 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.
  14. Remove the RH valve cover.
    • Fully loosen the fasteners 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.
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