PCV Valve: Removal: 3.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The PCV valve is located on the oil filler tube. See Fig 1. Two locating tabs are located on the side of the valve. See Fig 1. These 2 tabs fit into a cam lock in the oil filler tube. An o-ring seals the valve to the filler tube.

Fig 1: PCV Valve/Oil Filler Tube Location - 3.7L V-6 / 4.7L V-8

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - O-RING

2 - LOCATING TABS

3 - CAM LOCK

4 - OIL FILLER TUBE

5 - PCV LINE/HOSE

6 - PCV VALVE

Disconnect PCV line/hose by disconnecting rubber hose at PCV valve fitting. See Fig 1.
Remove PCV valve at oil filler tube by rotating PCV valve downward (counter-clockwise) until locating tabs have been freed at cam lock. See Fig 1. After tabs have cleared, pull valve straight out from filler tube. To prevent damage to PCV valve locating tabs, valve must be pointed downward for removal. Do not force valve from oil filler tube.
After valve is removed, check condition of valve o-ring. See Fig 1.