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Valve Cover - LH: Removal

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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.
  1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and the ACL cover as an assembly. For additional information, REFER to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  2. Remove the crankcase ventilation tube. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 1: Identifying Crankcase Ventilation Tube
    G07408849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the LH ignition coils. For additional information, REFER to ENGINE IGNITION - 5.0L (4V) .
  4. Disconnect the 2 LH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) variable force solenoid electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 10 wiring harness retainers.
      Fig 2: Locating LH Variable Camshaft Timing Variable Force Solenoid Electrical Connectors And Wiring Harness Retainers
      G07408850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the oil level indicator.
    6. 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.
  6. Loosen the 14 bolts and remove the LH valve cover and gasket.
    • Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    • Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
  7. Depress the 4 tabs and remove the oil level indicator tube.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube By Pressing Tabs
    G07408851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Inspect the 2 VCT variable force solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.
    • Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, remove the seal(s).
      Fig 4: Removing VCT Variable Force Solenoid Seal Using Differential Bearing Cone Installer And Handle
      G07408852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Inspect the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
    • Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Handle, remove the seal(s).
      Fig 5: Removing Spark Plug Tube Seals Using VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover And Handle
      G07408853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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