Valve Cover - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. 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.

NOTE: Installation of new spark plug seals or Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) seals is only required if seals are damaged.

Remove the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.7L .
Disconnect the HO2S and CMS electrical connectors.
- Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover.
Disconnect the 2 Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid electrical connectors.
- Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers.
Disconnect the 3 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
Detach the wiring harness retainer.
Remove the 2 nuts and position aside the power steering hose.
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.

Loosen the 3 bolts and 8 stud bolts.
- Remove the 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.