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Valve Cover - LH: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  2. Remove the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  3. Disconnect the quick connect couplings and remove the PCV valve tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Tube
    G03886367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and position the LH fuel charging wiring harness aside.
    5. Fig 2: Fuel Charge Wiring Harness Bolts
    G03886340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the LH 5 fuel injector electrical connectors.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Injector Electrical Connector
    G03886335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the LH 5 ignition coil electrical connectors.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Ignition Coil Electrical Connector
    G03886336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the push pin retainers from the PCM bracket.
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness To PCM Bracket Retainer
    G03885211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Lift the fuel charging wiring harness off the valve cover studs.
    9. Fig 6: Fuel Charging Wiring Harness
    GF0011743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the oil level indicator and tube support bracket nut.
    10. Fig 7: Oil Level Indicator Tube Support Bracket Nut
    GF0011744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator and tube aside.
    11. Fig 8: Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
    GF0011745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover studs.
    12. Fig 9: Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0011746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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 the sealing surfaces.
    NOTE: The fasteners are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
  12. Remove the LH 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.
    • Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
    13. Fig 10: Left Valve Cover
    GF0011747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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