Taurus V6-182 3.0L FF (1995)
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
NOTE: The valve covers have integral (built-in) valve cover gaskets which should last the life of the vehicle. Follow the steps provided should removal
become necessary.
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect ignition wires from spark plugs.
3. Remove ignition wire/separator assembly from valve cover retaining studs and move out of the way.
4. If LH valve cover is being removed perform the following:
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Disconnect crankcase ventilation tube.
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Remove oil filler cap (if replacing valve cover).
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Remove fuel charging wiring harness stand-offs from inboard valve cover studs. Move fuel charging wiring out of the way.
5. If RH valve cover is being removed, perform the following:
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Remove throttle.
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Loosen lower EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube retaining nut and rotateEGR valve to exhaust manifold tube out of the way.
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Remove positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV valve) (if replacing valve cover).
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Remove fuel charging wiring stand-offs from inboard valve cover studs.
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Move fuel charging wiring out of the way.
6. Loosen valve cover retaining bolts and studs and then carefully slide a sharp, thin bladed knife between cylinder head and valve cover gasket at the
rail step where the intake manifold mates to the cylinder head (two places each side). Cut only the RTV sealer and not the integral valve cover
gasket, then remove valve cover making sure the RTV sealer does not pull the integral valve cover gasket from the valve cover.
7. Remove integral valve cover gasket by pulling from valve cover gasket channel. Note bolt/stud locations before removing valve cover gasket as
fasteners are secured by valve cover gasket.
Installation
Unleaded Gasoline Shown, FF Similar
