F 450 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2003)
10. Lift the fuel charging wiring off the valve cover studs and position the harness aside.
11. NOTE: The bolts are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.
Fully loosen the bolts and remove the RH valve cover.
12. 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.
Clean and inspect the valve cover mating surfaces.
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Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the
packaging.
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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.
Installation
