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 following items:
- Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE .
- Refer to: AIR CLEANER .

2.

Disconnect the quick release coupling and remove the PCV tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .

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3.

Remove the LH ignition coils. Refer to: IGNITION COIL-ON-PLUG .

4.

Remove the nut and ground wire.

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5.
- Disconnect the VCT variable force solenoid electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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6.
1. 1.
  
  Remove the oil level indicator.
1. 2.
  
  Depress the tab.
1. 3.
  
  Rotate the oil level indicator tube counterclockwise.
1. 4.
  
  Pull the oil level indicator tube from the engine.

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7.

Loosen the bolts and remove the valve cover.

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8.

NOTE: Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

Remove and discard the gasket.

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9.

Inspect the VCT variable force solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone.

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10.

Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.

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11.

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 valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head and engine front cover. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation

Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

Material

: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material

: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B

Material

: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

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