Valve Cover LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the engine air cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Remove the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.

Fig 1: Removing Crankcase Ventilation Tube From Valve Cover
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If equipped, remove the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Disconnect the LH fuel injector electrical connections.

Fig 2: Disconnecting LH Fuel Injector Electrical Connections
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Disconnect the LH ignition coil electrical connections.

Fig 3: Disconnecting LH Ignition Coil Electrical Connections
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Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose and lift the fuel charging wiring off the valve cover studs.

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 that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean all traces of old sealant.

NOTE: The intake manifold is shown removed for clarity.

NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Pressure Regulator Vacuum Hose

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the LH valve cover.
- Fully loosen the bolts 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.