1999 Mercury MOUNTAINEER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 303-01A: Engine 4.0L Push Rod

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR

1999 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual

Procedure revision date: 07/27/1998

Valve Cover RH
Removal
1.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.

2.

Disconnect the spark plug wires. For additional information, refer to Section 303-07A.

3.

Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03.

4.

Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the valve cover.

5.

Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the intake manifold.

6.

Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the generator electrical connectors.

7.

Disconnect the heater water hose.

8.

Remove the accelerator cable control snow shield.

9.

Disconnect the speed control cable (if equipped) and position aside.

10.

Disconnect the vacuum line.

11.

Remove the valve cover and the gasket.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

Apply a bead of silicone rubber in two places.
Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4.

2.

Install the valve cover gasket and the valve cover.

Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

3.

Connect the vacuum line.

4.

Connect the speed control cable (if equipped).

5.

Install the accelerator cable snow shield.

6.

Connect the heater water hose.

7.

Connect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the generator electrical connectors.

8.

Connect the upper radiator hose to the intake manifold.

9.

Connect the crankcase ventilation tube to the valve cover.

10.

Connect the spark plug wires. For additional information, refer to Section 303-07A.

11.

Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.

12.

Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03.