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Valve Cover: 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. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: BATTERY CABLES - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW 273PS) .
  4. Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
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  5. NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.

    1. Remove the engine appearance cover nuts.
    2. Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at the grommet location and push straight up to release the grommet from the stud.
    3. After the grommet has been released from the stud, remove the appearance cover from the engine.

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  6. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  7. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
    2. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .

  8. Remove the oil level indicator.
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    1. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the coolant tubes.
    2. Detach the fuel tube retainer.
    3. Remove the coolant tube bolt.
    4. Remove the coolant tube nut and position the coolant tubes aside.
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  10. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the high-pressure fuel pump. Refer to: High-Pressure Fuel Pump .
    2. Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .

  11. NOTE: The crankcase vent tube may have either a permanent or quick connect connector at one or both ends. If the tube needs to be removed for any reason, the permanent connector(s) must be cut to remove the tube. The tube will then need to be replaced.
    NOTE: If the crankcase vent tube is replaced, the replacement part may not come with a crankcase pressure sensor. If so, the PCM will need to be reprogrammed.

    • If equipped, disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.

    • If necessary, cut the lock tab. Use the General Equipment: Side Cutter Pliers

    • Remove the crankcase vent tube.

    • If either crankcase vent tube connector was cut, discard the crankcase vent tube.

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    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors and retainer.

    • Detach the HO2S electrical connector from the bracket.

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    1. Remove the EGR valve bracket nut.
    2. Remove the bolt and the EGR valve bracket.
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    1. Remove the coolant tube support bracket bolt.
    2. Remove the bolt and the coolant tube support bracket.
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  15. Remove the bolts and position the coolant tube.
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  16. Inspect the coolant tube O-ring seal and replace if damaged.
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  17. Disconnect the CHT sensor wiring harness electrical connector and detach the retainers.
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    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    • Position the wiring harness aside.

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  19. Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
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  20. Remove and discard the valve cover gaskets.
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  21. NOTE: The VCT solenoid seals should only be replaced if they are damaged.

    • Inspect the VCT oil control solenoid seals for damage.

    • If damaged, using the special tools, remove and discard the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1687 Installer, VCT Solenoid Seal.

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  22. 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.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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  23. 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.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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