Mountaineer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
15. Note: Rear EGR spacer studs must be removed prior to EGR spacer removal. Use two nuts tightened against one another to remove the studs.
Remove the EGR spacer bolts, nuts and the EGR spacer.
16. Disconnect the RH number 4 spark plug wire.
17. Remove the bolts and the RH valve cover.
Installation
1. Note: Make sure stamping and chamfered edges of the steel carrier in the new RH valve cover gasket are facing up.
Install RH valve cover.
2. CAUTION: Clean the EGR spacer and throttle body gasket surfaces with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSE-M5B392-A and a Teflon (R) or hardwood scraper. Avoid the use of metal scraper or abrasive materials when removing old
gasket material, or possible vacuum and EGR passage leaks may result.
On early models, install the EGR spacer gasket.
