Removal and Installation — Valve Cover

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

	205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
	303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW

Materials

Removal

1. 1
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Remove the nut, release the engine outer cover from the ball studs, then remove the cover.

   

3. 3
   Remove the oil level indicator.

   

4. 4
   Remove the ignition coil from the spark plug.
   Refer to: Coil-on-Plug Ignition Coil (303-07C Engine Ignition, Removal and Installation).
5. 5
   Disconnect the vent hoses.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00G).

   

6. 6
   Disconnect the pin retainer, remove the nut and the fuel rail bracket.

   

7. 7
   Remove the brackets and the lower splash shield.

   

8. 8
   Disconnect the CKP electrical connector and remove the pin retainers.

   

9. 9
   Position the boot and disconnect the CHT sensor electrical connector.

   

10. 10
    Disconnect the wiring harness retainer.

    

11. 11
    Remove the nut and set the radio capacitor aside.

    

12. 12
    Disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the wiring harness retainers and set aside.

    

13. 13
    Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.

    

14. 14
    If necessary, remove the VCT seals using special tools.
    Use special service tools: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

    

15. 15
    Clean the sealing surfaces.
    Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Preparation Wipes. / ZC-31-B

    

Installation

1. 1
   If removed, install the VCT seals using the special tools.
   Use the Special Service Tools: 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

   

2. 2
   Inspect and, if necessary, install new valve cover gaskets.

   

3. 3
   Apply a 6 mm (0.24 in) bead of silicone sealant.
   Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

   

4. 4
   Install the valve cover and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
   Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)

   

5. 5
   Position the wiring harness, connect the electrical connectors and secure the retainers.

   

6. 6
   Position the radio capacitor and install the nut.
   Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)

   

7. 7
   Secure the wiring harness retainer.

   

8. 8
   Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector and slide the boot into place.

   

9. 9
   Connect the CKP electrical connector and secure the pin-type retainers.

   

10. 10
    Install the lower shield and brackets.

    

11. 11
    Install the fuel line bracket and nut, and secure the pin-type retainer.

    

12. 12
    Connect the vent tubes.
    Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00G).

    

13. 13
    Install the ignition coils onto the spark plugs.
    Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug (303-07C Engine Ignition, Removal and Installation).
14. 14
    Install the oil level indicator.

    

15. 15
    Install the engine outer cover onto the ball studs, then install and tighten the nut.
    Torque: 97 lb-in (11 N·m)