Valve Cover: Removal

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

Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING - OVERVIEW .
Refer to: COWL PANEL GRILLE .
Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
Fig 1: Locating Hose Boot Clamps And Bracket Nut
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Fig 2: Locating Underbody Shield Bolts
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Fig 3: Locating Hose Boot Clamps And Hose Connections
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Fig 4: Locating Intake Manifold Hose Bracket Bolt And Stud
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Refer to: IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG .
Fig 5: Locating Intake Manifold Harness Connectors
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Fig 6: Locating Wire Harness Connectors
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1. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
Fig 7: Locating Fuel System Quick Release Coupling
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1. Early build vehicles equipped with metal vacuum tubes.
2. Late build vehicles equipped with nylon vacuum tubes.
Fig 8: Locating Metal Vacuum Tubes And Nylon Vacuum Tubes Retainers
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Fig 9: Identifying Vacuum Tube Bolts
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Fig 10: Locating Valves Cover Bolts
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Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Fig 11: Applying Sealant To Valves Cover
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NOTE: The VCT solenoid seals should only be replaced if they are damaged.
- Visual check.
- Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
  Special Tool(s) : 205-153 (Handle) , 303-1247/1 (Remover, VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal)

Fig 12: Removing VCT Solenoid Seals Using VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover And Handle

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