Left Side

REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect speed control actuator cable (9A825) from throttle body (9E926). Position speed control actuator cable out of the way.
4. Disconnect engine control sensor extension wire (12A522) from the electronic variable orifice sensor and oil pressure sensor (9278). Position engine control sensor extension wire out of way.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the ignition wire as ignition wire may separate from the connector in the ignition wire boot.

5. Disconnect ignition wires from spark plugs.
6. Remove ignition wires and ignition wire separators from studs and position ignition wires out of the way.
7. Remove bolts and stud bolts retaining valve cover to cylinder head. Remove valve cover.

INSTALLATION
1. Remove all traces of dirt, oil or previously applied sealants from the engine front cover and cylinder head sealing surfaces. Sealing surfaces must be clean and dry before applying sealant.

NOTE: Prior to applying sealer, clean sealing surfaces with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A, to remove all residue that may interfere with the sealer's ability to adhere.

2. Position and glue new valve cover gasket onto valve cover. Use Gasket and Trim Adhesive F3AZ-19B508-B meeting Ford specifications ESR-M11P17-A and ESE-M2G52-A.

NOTE: Install valve cover and retainers no more than four minutes after applying sealer.

3. Apply Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6 in both places where engine front cover meets cylinder head.
4. Install valve cover gaskets, valve covers, bolts and studs bolts. Tighten stud bolts and bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.) no later than four minutes after applying sealer.
5. Install ignition wire separators on studs and connect ignition wires to spark plugs.
6. Position and connect fuel charging wiring (9D930) to the electronic variable orifice sensor and oil pressure sensor.
7. Position and connect speed control actuator cable.
8. Connect battery ground cable.
9. Start engine and check for leaks.