Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
Left Side
REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Relieve fuel system pressure and disconnect fuel lines. Refer to Powertrain Management.
4. Raise and support vehicle.
5. Remove oil bypass filter (6714).
6. Disconnect fuel charging wiring from power steering pump (3A674) and oil pressure sensor (9278).
7. Remove fuel charging wiring from oil filter adapter bracket.
8. Lower vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the ignition wires as it may separate from the connector in the ignition wire boot.
9. Disconnect ignition wires from spark plugs. Refer to Powertrain Management.
10. Remove ignition wire set and retainers from studs and move ignition wires out of the way.
11. Disconnect fuel charging wiring from camshaft position sensor (CMP)(6B288), ignition coil, radio ignition interference capacitor and valve cover
studs.
12. Remove windshield wiper governor (17C476).