SECTION 303-01B: Engine — 3.0L (4V)
2002 Escape Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Procedure revision date: 10/21/2002

Valve Cover RH

Material
ItemSpecification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-19A536-RA		WSE-M5B392-A
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound
D7AZ-19A331-A		ESE-M1C171-A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-19554-EA		WSE-M4G323-A4

Removal

  1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Upper Intake Manifold in this section.

  1.  CAUTION: When removing the coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.

    Remove the three RH coil-on-plugs.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    1. Remove the coils.
  1. Remove the wiring harness nuts and disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
  1. Remove the radio ignition interference capacitor.
  1. Separate the harness from the center locating pins and position aside.
  1. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.
  1. Remove the bolts, studs and the RH valve cover.

Installation

  1. NOTE: Clean the valve cover sealing area before installing a new gasket.

    Install a new valve cover gasket.

  1. NOTE: Clean the head and front cover sealing surfaces using metal surface cleaner before applying silicone gasket and sealant.

    NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within four minutes of applying the sealant.

    Apply a 5 mm dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover to cylinder head joints.
  1. Position the valve cover and install the bolt and the studs in the sequence shown.
  1. Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.
  1. Connect the radio ignition interference capacitor.
  1. Connect the O2 sensor electrical connectors and wiring harness to the RH valve cover stud.

  1. NOTE: Apply a light film of brake caliper and grease compound to the interior of the spark plug boot prior to installation.

    Install the three RH coil-on-plugs.
    1. Position the coils.
    1. Install the bolts.
    1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  1. Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Upper Intake Manifold in this section.