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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 (CAC).
    Fig 1: Metal CAC Duct - With Torque Specification
    G03906819Courtesy 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: Turbocharger-To-Charge Air Cooler Duct Clamp - With Torque Specification
    G03907177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the clamp at the turbocharger and remove the CAC duct.
    4. NOTE: Only one wiring retainer shown.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Retainers From Studs
    G03921432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the wiring retainers from the studs.
  5. Disconnect the pushpin retainer and injection control pressure (ICP) electrical connector. Disconnect the glow plug module electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Locating ICP And Glow Plug Electrical Connectors
    G03906822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the wire retainers.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Wire Retainers
    G03907255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the four nuts and the glow plug module mounting bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Four Nuts And Glow Plug Module Mounting Bracket
    G03907568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the ICP sensor.
    Fig 7: Removing ICP Sensor
    G03906825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    9. Vehicle with automatic transmission 

    NOTE: Use a six-point socket squarely seated on the retaining nut for removal.
  9. Remove the retaining nut and position the transmission fluid indicator and tube assembly aside.
    • Discard the retaining nut.
      Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Fluid Indicator Retaining Nut
      G03899172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. 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 9: RH Valve Cover - With Torque Specification
    G03887405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 11 bolts and the valve cover. Clean and inspect the valve cover gasket and install a new gasket, if necessary.
  11. Remove the high-pressure oil rail to valve cover gasket.
    Fig 10: Identifying High-Pressure Oil Rail Gasket
    G03887197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new retaining nut on the transmission indicator tube.
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