1999 Mercury MOUNTAINEER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 303-01B: Engine 4.0L SOHC

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR

1999 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual

Procedure revision date: 07/27/1998

Valve Cover RH
Removal
1.

Remove the upper intake manifold (9424); refer to Intake Manifold Upper in this section.

2.

Drain the engine cooling system; refer to Section 303-03.

3.

Remove the upper radiator hose (8260) and tube.

1.

Squeeze the hose clamp and position aside.

2.

Remove the bolt.

3.

Remove the upper radiator hose.

4.

Remove the two heater hose bracket bolts and disconnect the transmission dipstick tube.

5.

Disconnect the spark plug wires.

6.

Remove the bolts and the valve cover (6582).

Discard the valve cover gasket (6584).

Installation
1.

Follow removal procedure in reverse order.