Valve Cover LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. 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.
- Remove the following items:
- Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Disconnect the quick release coupling and remove the PCV tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
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- Remove the nut and ground wire.
- Remove the LH ignition coils. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
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- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Depress the tab.
- Rotate the oil level indicator tube counterclockwise.
- Pull the oil level indicator tube from the engine.
- Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
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NOTE: Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
Remove and discard the gasket.
- Inspect the VCT variable force solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone.
- Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .