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Valve Cover RH: 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 solenoid seals is only required if seals are damaged.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
  3. Remove the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
  4. Disconnect the RHTC electrical connector.
    GFD553911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors and the pin-type retainer.
    GFD553912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the VCT solenoid electrical connectors and the wire retainers.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD553913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. 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 studbolts, bolts and the valve cover.

    GFD553914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove and discard the valve cover and intake port gaskets.
    GFD553915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Inspect the VCT solenoid seals. Remove any damaged seals.

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

    GFD553916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. 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.

    GFD553917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. 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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