Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 961

Fig. 738: Removing Oil Pump Screen & Pickup Tube Spacer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

18. Remove the crankcase ventilation tube from the LH valve cover.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 739: Removing Crankcase Ventilation Tube
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.

NOTE:

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

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 740: Removing LH Valve Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

19. Remove the LH valve cover.

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
gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

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 should not be
removed.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 741: Removing RH Valve Cover

NOTE:

Windsor engine shown; Romeo engine similar.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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