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Valve Cover - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Remove the LH engine mount. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MOUNT - LH .
  4. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS .
  5. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the electronic engine control electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the A/C accumulator switch electrical connector.
  11. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling from the PCV valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  12. Disconnect the 4 RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
  13. Disconnect the 3 wire harness retainers from the valve cover and position wire harness aside.
  14. Lower the engine.
    15. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surface. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the gasket material.
  15. Loosen the 7 studs, the 3 bolts and remove the valve cover and discard the gasket.
    • Clean the gasket surfaces with a plastic scraping tool and metal surface cleaner.
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