Valve Cover: Removal

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

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Loosen the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.
Remove the ACL outlet pipe, the CAC inlet/intermediate inlet tube assembly and position aside the turbocharger inlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
Remove the coil-on-plug assemblies. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 2.0L GTDI .
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Remove the nut, the bolt and the CAC intermediate tube mounting bracket.
Disconnect the FRP sensor, the MAP sensor and fuel charge harness electrical connectors.
Disconnect the 5 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Detach the 6 wiring harness retainers.
Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses from the vacuum reservoir.
- Disconnect the vacuum tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
- Detach the 3 vacuum hose retainers.
Loosen the 14 valve cover retainers and remove the valve cover.
- Discard the valve cover gasket.
NOTE: The VCT solenoid seals should only be replaced if they are damaged.

Remove any damaged VCT solenoid seals using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Handle.