F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
Removal
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe and the air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the power steering reservoir support bracket-to-intake manifold bolt.
4. Remove the 2 power steering reservoir support bracket-to-cylinder head bolts and position the power steering reservoir and support bracket
assembly aside.
5. Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator aside.
6. Disconnect the quick connect coupling and remove the crankcase ventilation tube.
7. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module-to-exhaust manifold tube.
8. Disconnect the 3 engine wiring harness retainers.
9. Remove the 5 LH valve cover studs.
10. Remove the 5 LH valve cover bolts.
11. Remove the LH valve cover bolt.
12. 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.
Remove the LH valve cover.
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Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the
packaging.
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Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
Installation
1. Apply instant gel adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the valve cover and install the new valve cover gasket.
