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Valve Cover: Removal

  1. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose (6853) from the fitting on the valve cover (6582).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Crankcase Ventilation Hose
    G01370950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the wiring connector at the oil control solenoid.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Wiring Connector At Oil Control Solenoid
    G01370951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. On early production vehicles, remove the bolts and the appearance cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Appearance Cover
    G01370952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the accelerator cable (9A758) and speed control cable out of the way.
  5. Remove the ignition wire and brackets (12280) from the spark plugs (12405).
    Fig 4: Removing Ignition Wire And Brackets
    G01370953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolt, the nut and the front support isolator damper.
    Fig 5: Remove Bolt, Nut
    G01370954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolts and the upper timing belt cover.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Upper Timing Belt Cover
    G01370955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the valve cover.
    • Remove the ten bolts.
    • Remove the valve cover and valve cover gasket (6584).
    Fig 7: Removing Valve Cover
    G01370956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Inspect the valve cover for damage. Install a new valve cover if necessary.
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