LH Valve Cover (View 2 of 2): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the power brake booster. Refer to POWER BRAKE ACTUATION .
- Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly and ACL outlet pipe. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Remove the LH ignition coils. Refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 5.8L (4V) .
- Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the Throttle Body (TB) spacer.
- Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve tube from the TB spacer. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the TB and spacer assembly.
- Discard the gasket.
- Disconnect the 4 LH fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the fuel supply tube. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove the nut and the LH radio interference capacitor.
- Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
- Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover studs.
- Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator tube aside.
- Remove the 8 bolts, 2 stud bolts and LH valve cover.
- Remove and discard the gaskets.
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NOTE: 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 which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Inspect the mating surfaces.