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Valve Cover - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan may cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN .
  2. Detach the 3 main engine control wiring harness retainers from the valve cover and 4 retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.
  3. Disconnect the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) electrical connector and detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
  6. Disconnect the Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the heated PCV electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector and the cylinder head and cylinder block Knock Sensor (KS) electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the 11 bolts, 3 stud bolts and the valve cover.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
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