PCV Hose Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not remove except when the PCV hose is broken.

Remove the intake manifold. < Refer to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold. >
Remove the tumble generator valve assembly. < Refer to REMOVAL , Tumble Generator Valve Assembly. >
Remove the PCV hose assembly from the cylinder block RH and cylinder block LH.
NOTE: Pinch the clamp of the PCV hose assembly 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: Unlocking Clamp Using Clamp Pliers
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Remove the PCV hose assembly from the PCV connector.

Fig 2: Locating PCV Hose Assembly Clip
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