Valve Cover - LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
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.
- Remove the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L article.
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Disconnect the LH variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
- Detach and disconnect the 2 engine control wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover stud bolts.
- Disconnect the 3 LH fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Loosen the 11 stud bolts and remove the LH valve cover.
- Discard the gasket.
- Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
- Using the special tools, remove the seal(s).
- Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
NOTE:
VCT solenoid seal removal shown in illustration, spark plug tube seal removal similar.