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Valve Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 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 can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 2.5L -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  3. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose from the valve cover.
  4. Detach the 2 block heater wiring harness retainers (if equipped) and the 2 high voltage wiring harness retainers from the valve cover studs.
  5. Remove the 4 engine cover studs.
  6. Position the heater tube assembly off the valve cover stud bolts.
  7. Detach the 3 wire harness retainers from the valve cover and stud bolts.
  8. Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
  11. Remove the oil level indicator.
  12. Remove the 14 valve cover retainers, the valve cover and gasket.
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