Excursion 4WD V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
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Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose and lift the fuel charging wiring off the valve cover studs.
6. 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:
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The intake manifold is shown removed for clarity.
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The bolts are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
Remove the LH valve cover.
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Fully loosen the bolts and remove the valve cover.
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Inspect the valve cover gasket and clean the mating surface of the cylinder head.
Installation
1. Note: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M513392-A. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure
to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
