F 550 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN V (2005)
5. Remove the 2 bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
6. Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainers from the valve cover studs and position out of the way.
7. 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.
Loosen the 17 fasteners in the sequence shown and remove the LH valve cover and gasket.
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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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Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
Installation
