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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 .
  3. Remove the high pressure fuel pump. Refer to: High-Pressure Fuel Pump .
    1. Cut the housing above the lock tabs.
    2. Cut the housing arm retainer.
    3. Remove the housing and retainer from the valve cover spigot.
    4. Disconnect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.
    5. Follow directions to disconnect the quick release coupling type 4. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling, remove and discard the tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD553894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the LHCAC intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
  6. Remove the nuts and the CAC tube bracket.
    GFD553895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the LH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
    • Disconnect the VCT sensor electrical connectors.

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

    • Disconnect the CMP sensor electrical connectors.

    • Disconnect the LHTC electrical connector.

    GFD553896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the bolts and the CMP sensors.
    GFD553897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the oil level indicator.
    GFD553898Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. 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.

    GFD553899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove and discard the valve cover and intake port gaskets.
    GFD553900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. 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.

    GFD553901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. 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.

    GFD553902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. 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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