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Valve Cover RH: Removal

NOTE: Installation of new spark plug seals or VCT solenoid seals is only required if seals are damaged.
  1. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  3. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold  .
    2. Remove the high pressure fuel pump. Refer to: High-Pressure Fuel Pump .
    3. Remove the RH ignition coil-on-plugs. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .

  4. Disconnect the VCT solenoid electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD344735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the fuel tube retainers and position the fuel tube aside.
    GFD344736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. If equipped, remove the 2 nuts (1 shown) and the turbocharger heat shield.
    GFD344737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. 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: 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.

    Loosen the stud bolts, bolts and remove the valve cover.

    GFD344738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove and discard the valve cover gasket.
    GFD344739Courtesy 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.

    GFD344740Courtesy 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.

    GFD344741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
GFD344742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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