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Valve Cover RH: 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. 1.

    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

  1. 2.

    Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING .

  1. 3.

    Disconnect the quick release couplings and remove the PCV tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
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  1. 4.

    Disconnect the heater hoses and detach the hose retainer.
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  1. 5.

    Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and detach the harness retainers.
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  1. 6.

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

  1. 7.

    Remove the nut and the ground wire.
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  1. 8.

    NOTE: 4x2 shown in illustration, 4x4 similar.
    • Disconnect the VCT variable force solenoid electrical connectors.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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  1. 9.

    Loosen the bolts and remove the valve cover.
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  1. 10.

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

    Remove and discard the gasket.

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  1. 11.

    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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  1. 12.

    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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  1. 13.

    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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