Valve Cover - LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
- Remove the degas bottle assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube .
- Disconnect the degas bottle coolant outlet hose.
- Disconnect the 2 evaporative emissions (EVAP) system tube quick connect couplings and position the tubes aside. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Disconnect the quick connect couplings and remove the PCV tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Disconnect the 4 LH ignition coil electrical connectors.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the 4 LH ignition coils.
- Remove the ignition coil, using a twisting motion while pulling up on the ignition coil.
- Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum tube hose from the brake booster.
- Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
- Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum tube from the support bracket and the valve cover stud.
- Fully loosen the 15 fasteners and remove the LH valve cover and gasket.
- Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with Silicone Gasket Remover and Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant. Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leakage.
CAUTION:
When removing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid.
NOTE:
The fasteners are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.