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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 973 (ENGINE)IN-VEHICLE SERVICINGVALVE COVER - RHREMOVAL
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Valve Cover - RH: Removal

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKZ. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.5L .
  2. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  3. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector and retainer.
  5. Remove the PSP hose bracket nut from the valve cover stud bolt and position the bracket aside.
    6. Fig 1: Identifying PSP Hose Bracket Nut
    GF0029099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the 3 RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
  9. Disconnect the heated positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve electrical connector.
  10. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover and the stud bolts.
  11. Remove the A/C tube retaining clamp bolt.
  12. Remove the 2 A/C tube retaining clamp bolts.
    13. NOTE: It is necessary to reposition the A/C tubes to remove the valve cover.
  13. Remove the bolt, the 10 stud bolts and the RH valve cover.
    • Discard the gasket.
    14. NOTE: VCT solenoid seal removal shown, spark plug tube seal removal similar.
  14. Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
    • Using the special tools, remove the seal(s).
    15. Fig 2: Removing Seals Using Special Tools (205-153) & (303-1247/1)
    GF0029092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.