Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

LH

Valve Cover LH

Removal





1. Remove the three nuts and the engine appearance cover.





2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.





3. Remove the three LH coil-on-plugs.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Remove the bolt.
3 Remove the coil.





4. Disconnect the wiring harness from the valve cover studs.





5. Remove the engine lift bracket.





6. Position the power steering hose aside.
- Remove the bolt.





7. Remove the bolts, studs and the LH valve cover.
- Remove and discard the gasket if damaged.

Installation
1. Position a new gasket on the valve cover.

NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within six minutes of applying the sealant.





2. Apply a 5 mm dot of Silicone Gasket Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 to the front cover to cylinder head joints.





3. Position the valve cover and install the studs and the bolts in the sequence shown.





4. Position the power steering hose and install the bolt.





5. Position the engine lift bracket and install the bolt.





6. Connect the wiring harness to the valve cover studs.





7. Install the three LH coils-on-plug.
1 Position the coil.
2 Install the bolts.
3 Connect the electrical connector.





8. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.





9. Install the three nuts and the engine appearance cover.