E 350 Van V8-73L Diesel Turbo Engine Valve Cover Repair
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
Right Side
RIGHT SIDE
Engine Harness View
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Disconnect the alternator electrical connectors.
4. Remove the drive belt (8620).
5. Remove the alternator retaining bolts and the alternator (10300).
6. Remove the engine oil level indicator tube retaining screw at the tube mounting bracket.
7. Remove the engine cover.
8. Remove the tube mounting bracket retaining nuts and tube mounting bracket at the valve cover (6582). Remove the rear nut from inside the
vehicle and remove the front nut from outside the vehicle.
9. Position the engine wiring harnesses aside.
10. Remove the wiring harness retainer at valve cover.
WARNING: RED-STRIPED WIRES CARRY 115 VDC. SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY BE RECEIVED. DO NOT PIERCE.
CAUTION: Do not pierce engine electrical wires or damage to the harness may occur.
11. Remove the fuel injector harness clip, and disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors from the valve cover gasket (6584).
12. Remove the valve cover bolts and valve cover from inside of the vehicle.
13. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel injectors and glow plugs.
14. Remove the valve cover gasket and cover.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the valve cover gasket.