Valve Cover - LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. 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.
NOTE:
Early build engines have 11 fastener valve covers, late build engines have 9 fastener valve covers. Do not attempt to install bolts in the 2 empty late build valve cover holes or damage to the valve cover will occur.
All vehicles
- Remove the crankcase vent tube.
- Remove the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L .
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Disconnect the LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
- Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover and the stud bolts.
Early build vehicles
- Loosen the 11 stud bolts and remove the LH valve cover.
- Discard the gasket.
Late build vehicles
- Loosen the 9 stud bolts and remove the LH valve cover.
- Discard the gasket.
All vehicles
- Inspect the VCT
solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
- Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Handle, remove the seal(s).
- Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.
NOTE:
VCT solenoid seal removal shown in illustration, spark plug tube seal removal similar.