MKZ AWD V6-3.5L VIN T (2007)
6. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) electrical connector.
8. Disconnect the 3 RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
9. Disconnect the heated positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve electrical connector.
10. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the valve cover and the stud bolts.
11. Remove the A/C tube retaining clamp bolt.
12. Remove the 2 A/C tube retaining clamp bolts.
13. NOTE: It is necessary to reposition the A/C tubes to remove the valve cover.
Remove the bolt, the 10 stud bolts and the RH valve cover.
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Discard the gasket.
14. NOTE: VCT solenoid seal removal shown, spark plug tube seal removal similar.
Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
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Using the special tools, remove the seal(s).
15. Clean the valve cover, cylinder head and engine front cover sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
Installation
1. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
NOTE: Spark plug tube seal installation shown, VCT seal installation similar.
