Left Side

REMOVAL
1. Remove the upper intake manifold.





2. Disconnect the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) actuator.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Disconnect the IMRC cable and position the IMRC actuator aside.
3 Remove cable bridge.






3. Disconnect the LH spark plug wires and bracket.





4. Disconnect the radiator coolant recovery reservoir hose and wiring harness.
- Disconnect the coolant reservoir breather hose bracket from the stud on the LH valve cover.
- Disconnect the wiring harness from the LH valve cover.

NOTE: Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence.





5. Remove the valve cover and gasket.

INSTALLATION

NOTE:
- Prior to installation, clean the valve cover sealing surfaces using a shop towel ant metal surface cleaner F4A2-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A.
- Install a new gasket in the valve cover and install the valve cover within six minutes of applying the sealer. Before fitting the valve cover, apply a drop of sealer approximately 8 mm in diameter to the joint areas shown in the diagram.





1. Install a new gasket on the valve cover.
- Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6 or equivalent.





2. Tighten the valve cover bolts in the indicated sequence.





3. Install the radiator coolant recovery reservoir hose.
- Install the wiring harness onto the LH valve cover.
- Push the coolant expansion tank breather hose bracket onto the LH valve cover stud.





4. Connect spark plugs wires and bracket.





5. Install the IMRC actuator.
1 Install cable bridge.
2 Position IMRC actuator and install the bolts.
3 Position IMRC cable in the clip.

6. Install the upper intake manifold.