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PCV Valve: Removal

CAUTION: Do not remove unless the PCV valve is broken.
  1. Remove the collector cover.
    1. Remove the clip (A).
    2. Hold the shaded area (B) by hand and carefully pull the RH side (C) upward.
    3. Hold the shaded area (D) by hand and carefully pull the LH side (E) upward.
    Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip, and place the brake booster vacuum hose aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
    Fig 2: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose From Clip
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  5. Disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve.
    Fig 3: Locating PCV Hose From PCV Valve With Clip
    G09480039Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the PCV valve from the cylinder block RH.
Fig 4: Locating PCV Valve From Cylinder Block RH
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