PCV Valve: Removal

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Remove the collector cover.
Remove the intercooler. Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler.
Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and vacuum hose (B) from the PCV valve and remove the PCV valve.
NOTE: Pinch the clamp of the vacuum hose (B) by fitting the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the figure, and unlock the clamp.

ST 18353AA000 CLAMP PLIERS

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp Pliers ST (18353AA000)
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Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Hose
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