2010 F150 Valve Cover Removal (5.4)

[94fobrah]

Is there some place I can find the order of operation for this task?

Thanks Kevin

[theduckylittle]

I thought on the newer trucks the valve cover was obfuscated by the cab.

[Turbohwagon]

Left valve cover:

Removal

Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12.
Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator and tube aside.
Disconnect the quick connect couplings and remove the PCV tube. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00.
Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum tube hose from the brake booster.
Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum tube from the support bracket and the valve cover stud.
Disconnect the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
Disconnect the 3 wiring harness retainers from the front of the LH valve cover and the 2 wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover studs.
Remove the 4 LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Section 303-07C.
NOTICE: 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.

NOTICE: When removing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid.

NOTE:The fasteners are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.

Loosen the 10 fasteners and remove the LH valve cover and gasket.
Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

Right valve cover:

Removal

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
Disconnect the quick connect couplings and remove the crankcase ventilation tube. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00.
Disconnect the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
Disconnect the 2 wiring harness retainers from the front of the RH valve cover and the 2 wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover studs.
Remove the 4 RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Section 303-07C.
Disconnect the PCM electrical connector and position aside.

NOTICE: 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.

NOTICE: When removing the valve cover, make sure to avoid damaging the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid.

NOTE:The fasteners are part of the valve cover and should not be removed.

Loosen the 9 fasteners and remove the RH valve cover and gasket.
Clean the valve cover mating surface of the cylinder head with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
Discard the valve cover gasket. Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.

Installation:

Reverse removal proceedure, place some RTV on the seams where the timing cover meets the head, and make sure the gasket doesn't roll or fall out when you're putting the valve cover back on.

[94fobrah]

Thanks