Valve Cover - RH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
- Remove the LH engine mount. For additional information, refer to Engine Mount - LH .
- Remove the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS article.
- Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the PCV valve electrical connector.
- Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electronic engine control electrical connector.
- Disconnect the A/C accumulator switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling from the PCV valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the 4 RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the 3 wire harness retainers from the valve cover and position wire harness aside.
- Lower the engine.
- Loosen the 8 studs, the 3 bolts and remove the valve cover and discard the gasket.
- 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.
WARNING:
Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surface. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the gasket material.