Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2005)
Removal
1. Remove the air cleaner intake pipe.
2. Remove the LH ignition coils.
3. Remove the nut, the bolt and position the power steering reservoir and support bracket aside.
4. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube.
5. Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator tube aside.
6. Disconnect the radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
8. Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum tube hose from the brake booster.
9. Remove the nut and position the intake manifold vacuum tube assembly aside.
10. 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.
Loosen the 15 fasteners and remove the LH valve cover and gasket.
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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.
