Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve electrical connector.
- Disconnect the PCV valve tube-to-PCV valve quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Rotate the PCV valve counterclockwise and remove the PCV valve from the valve cover.
- Discard the PCV valve.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Vehicles with electric heated PCV valve
All vehicles
CAUTION:
A new PCV valve must be installed if removed from the valve cover. Damage will occur to the locking mechanism on the PCV valve.