Valve Cover - RH (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.

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, may cause engine failure.

Remove the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.7L .
Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling from the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Disconnect the 2 RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connectors.
Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
Remove the heater tube bolt.
Detach the heater tube retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
NOTE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid or damage may occur.

NOTE: If the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid sticks to the VCT seal, carefully wiggle the valve cover until the bond breaks free or damage to the VCT seal and VCT oil control solenoid may occur.

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 8 stud bolts, 3 bolts and remove the RH valve cover.
- Discard the gasket.
Inspect the 2 VCT solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.
- Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, remove the seal(s).
Inspect 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.