Valve Cover - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. 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.

Remove the RH ignition coils. REFER to IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG - RH .
Remove the PCV crankcase vent tube.
Remove the engine wiring harness from the RH valve cover.
- Disconnect the 2 VCT oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
- Detach and disconnect the RH CMS electrical connector.
- Disconnect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the CHT sensor wiring harness jumper electrical connector.
- Detach the 9 wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover and stud bolts and position the harness aside.
NOTE: When removing valve cover do not apply excessive force to the VCT oil control solenoid.

NOTE: If the VCT solenoid seal sticks to the VCT oil control solenoid, then carefully wiggle the valve cover until the bond breaks free.

NOTE: The plastic electrical connector on the VCT oil control solenoid will rotate approximately 12 degrees inside the steel housing, which is normal.

Loosen the 11 retainers and remove the valve cover.
- Discard the gasket.
Inspect the 2 VCT solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.
- Using 205-142 T80T-4000-J and 205-153 T80T-4000-W remove and discard the damaged seal(s).
Inspect the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
- Using 303-1247/1 and 205-153 T80T-4000-W remove and discard the damaged seal(s).
Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces using Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep.