Ford Escape: Engine Emission Control / Removal and Installation - Crankcase Ventilation Tube

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.

   1. Remove the engine appearance cover nut.
      
   2. Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
      
   3. After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.
      

1. Disconnect the quick release couplings and remove the crankcase ventilation tube.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00G) .
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. 1. If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened into the valve cover.
      Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
   2. Position the engine appearance cover onto the engine with the grommets aligned with the studs.
      
   3. Press down on the engine appearance cover at each grommet location to attach the grommets onto the studs.
      
   4. Install the engine appearance cover nut.
      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)