Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
2. Remove the RH ignition coils.
3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the PCM.
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Disconnect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.
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Disconnect the in-line electrical connector.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer from the PCM bracket and position the wiring harness aside.
4. Disconnect the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil control solenoid electrical connector.
5. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover studs.
6. Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer from the front of the RH valve cover.
7. Detach the heater hose retainer from the RH valve cover.
8. Disconnect the crankcase breather tube from the RH valve cover.
9. Loosen the 9 RH valve cover bolts and remove the RH valve cover and the RH valve cover gasket.
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Discard the gasket.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These
tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
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Clean the valve cover mating surface of the RH cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on
the packaging.
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Clean the RH valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
2. Install a new gasket on the RH valve cover.
3. NOTE: If the RH valve cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface
cleaner. Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the engine front cover meets the RH cylinder head.
4. Position the RH valve cover with a new gasket on the cylinder head and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).