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PCV Pipe: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION: Do not remove except when the PCV pipe assembly is broken.
  1. Remove the collector cover. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>COLLECTOR COVER>REMOVAL .
  2. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. Refer to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE .
  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Remove the intake duct No. 2. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL>INTAKE DUCT NO. 2 .
  5. Remove the PCV pipe assembly from the clip.
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  6. Remove the clip securing the PCV pipe assembly to the intake manifold.
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  7. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>COMPRESSOR>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the PCV pipe assembly from the PCV connector.
    1. Pinch the quick connector of the PCV pipe assembly using pliers and break the quick connector by twisting to the arrow direction. And then, remove the PCV pipe assembly from the PCV connector.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the PCV connector and preheater hose.
      G13258760Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. If the PCV pipe assembly cannot be removed after performing the step  1, cut out the shaded area shown in the figure using a pair of nippers and open the spring in the arrow direction to unlock using snap ring pliers. And then, remove the PCV pipe assembly from the PCV connector.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the PCV connector and preheater hose.
    G13258761Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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