Valve Cover LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the following items:
1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
2. Remove the EGR system module. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Module .
3. Remove the fuel rail balance tube. Refer to: Fuel Rail Balance Tube .
4. Remove the LH fuel rail supply tube. Refer to: Fuel Rail Supply Tube LH .
5. Remove the LH fuel injector supply tube. Refer to: Fuel Injector Supply Tube LH .
6. Remove the LH fuel injectors. Refer to: Fuel Injectors LH .
7. Remove the LH fuel rail. Refer to: Fuel Rail LH .
8. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
Remove the nut and position aside the ground strap.

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Disconnect the electrical connectors and wire harness retainers. Position aside the wire harness.

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Disconnect the fuel hoses and position aside.

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Remove the LH lower insulator.

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Remove the LH engine cover stud assemblies.

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Remove the bolts and the EGR cooler mounting bracket.

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Remove the bolt and the wire harness bracket.

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Remove the bolts and the LH fuel rail bracket.

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Remove the nuts and the LH fuel tube bracket.

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Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.

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Remove the bolts and the coolant tube bracket.

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Disconnect the retainers and position aside the engine wiring.

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Loosen the retainers and position out the engine front cover.

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Disconnect the glow plug electrical connector and position aside.

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NOTE: Mark the location of the fasteners prior to removing the valve cover.

Remove the fasteners and the valve cover.

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Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.

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Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

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