VALVE, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV): Removal: 2.7L

Fig 1: AIR INLET HOSE AT THROTTLE BODY

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The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve is located under the intake manifold on the right bank of the engine.

1. Loosen the hose clamp (2) from air inlet tube (1). Position the tube (1) away from the throttle body.
   Fig 2: Removing/Installing PCV Hose

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2. Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve tube. See Emissions Control/Exhaust Gas Recirculation/TUBE, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) - Removal .
3. Remove the PCV hose (2) from valve (1).
   Fig 3: PCV VALVE AT CYLINDER COVER

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   NOTE: The upper intake manifold just needs to be loosened and position aside enough to gain access to the PCV.
4. Loosen the intake manifold bolts and position the intake manifold aside enough to gain access to the PCV valve. Refer to Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake - Removal .
5. Remove PCV valve (2) from the cylinder cover (1).