Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 826

Fig. 218: Disconnecting RH Ignition Coil Electrical Connections
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

14. Disconnect the RH radio interference capacitor.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 219: Disconnecting RH Radio Interference Capacitor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

15. Lift the engine control wiring harness off of the valve cover studs.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive

discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing
surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which
make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all
traces of old sealant.

NOTE:

The bolts are part of the valve cover and cannot be removed.

NOTE:

Windsor engine shown; Romeo engine similar.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 220: Removing RH Valve Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

16. Remove the RH valve cover.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fully loosen the bolts and remove the valve cover.

Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover
and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

Inspect the valve cover gasket. If the gasket is damaged, remove and discard the valve
cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable
solvent.

Installation

All Vehicles

1. If a new gasket is being installed, apply instant adhesive completely around the gasket

groove in the valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.

Fig. 221: Applying Adhesive Around Gasket Groove In LH Valve Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive

discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing
surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which
make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all
traces of old sealant.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup