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Valve Cover: Removal

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Valve Cover Only 

  1. Remove the fuel rail. Refer to: Fuel Rail .
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Loosen the clamp and remove the hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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    • Disconnect the hose couplings, detach the retainer and remove the hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Remove the oil level indicator.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.

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  4. NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    • Remove the bolts and the VCT oil control solenoid.

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  5. NOTE: The O-ring seals are to be reused unless damaged.

    Inspect the VCT oil control solenoid O-ring seal.

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  6. NOTE: Do not set the valve cover sealing surface face down on a bench as the check valve and splitter leg is susceptible to breakage.

    Remove the bolts and the valve cover.

    Fig 1: Valve Cover Loosening Sequence
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  7. Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.
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    Fuel Pump and Brake Vacuum Pump Mounting Brackets 

  8. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the fuel pump. Refer to: Fuel Pump .
    2. Remove the brake vacuum pump. Refer to: Brake Vacuum Pump - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma .

    • Slide the protective cover outward and disconnect the electrical connector.

    • Remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.

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  10. NOTE: Use a heat gun to soften the flange sealant, this will aid in the removal of the fuel pump mounting bracket. Failure to follow these directions may result in damage to the fuel pump mounting bracket.

    • Remove the fuel pump bracket bolts in sequence shown. Heat and break the adhesive bond. Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

    • Remove the fuel pump bracket.

    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

    Fig 2: Fuel Pump Mounting Bracket Loosening Sequence
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  11. NOTE: Use a heat gun to soften the flange sealant, this will aid in the removal of the brake vacuum pump mounting bracket. Failure to follow these directions may result in damage to the brake vacuum pump mounting bracket.

    • Remove the engine cover mounting stud.

    • Remove the bolts and the stud.

    • Heat and break the adhesive bond and remove the brake vacuum pump cap. Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

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