PCV Valve: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: Do not remove unless the PCV valve is broken.

Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) securing the air cleaner case (rear) to the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (C) which secures the throttle body to the air intake boot.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and place the air intake boot aside so that it does not interfere with the work.

Fig 2: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
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Disconnect the PCV hose from the intake manifold assembly and the PCV valve, and then remove the PCV hose.

Fig 3: Locating PCV Hose From Intake Manifold Assembly And PCV Valve
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Remove the PCV valve from the cylinder block RH.

Fig 4: Locating PCV Valve From Cylinder Block RH

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