Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
31. Remove the RH cylinder block drain plug or, if equipped, the block heater.
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Allow coolant to drain from the cylinder block.
32. Remove the LH cylinder block drain plug.
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Allow coolant to drain from the cylinder block.
33. Loosen the 11 stud bolts and remove the LH valve cover.
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Discard the gasket.
34. Loosen the bolt, the 10 stud bolts and remove the RH valve cover.
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Discard the gasket.
35. NOTE: VCT solenoid seal removal shown, spark plug tube seal removal similar.
Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Remove any damaged seals.
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Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Handle, remove the seal(s).