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Valve Cover LH: 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.
NOTE: Installation of new spark plug seals or VCT seals is only required if seals are damaged.
  1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    1. Disconnect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect couplings and remove the tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
    GFD460269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the LH CAC intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
  5. Remove the nuts and the CAC tube bracket.
    GFD460270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
  7. Remove the oil level indicator.
    GFD460271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the VCT sensor electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the harness aside.

    • Disconnect the CMP sensor electrical connectors.

    GFD460272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the bolts and the CMP sensors.
    GFD460273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. NOTE: While removing the valve cover do not apply excessive force to the VCT oil control solenoid or damage may occur.
    NOTE: If the 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.

    Remove the fasteners and the valve cover.

    GFD460274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove and discard the valve cover and intake port gaskets.
    GFD460275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. NOTE: Inspect the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.

    If necessary, using the special tools, remove the VCT oil control solenoid seals. Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

    GFD460276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: Inspect the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.

    If necessary, using the special tools, remove the spark plug tube seals. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

    GFD460277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.

    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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