Valve Cover - RH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup and 2010 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- If equipped, remove the bolt and position the transmission filler tube aside.
- Disconnect the quick connect coupling and position the crankcase vent tube aside. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Disconnect the heater coolant hose from the engine coolant crossover manifold assembly.
- Disconnect the 2 PCM electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainers from the support bracket and position aside.
- Disconnect the 4 RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
- Remove the 4 RH bolts and the 4 RH ignition coils.
- Remove the ignition coil, using a twisting motion while pulling up on the ignition coil.
- Disconnect the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
- Disconnect the 4 wiring harness retainers from the valve cover and position the wiring harness aside.
- Fully loosen the 9 fasteners and remove the RH valve cover and gasket.
- Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and 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.
NOTE:
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.
NOTE:
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.