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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Removal




Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Removal





Note: Disconnect the left side fuel injector return hose assembly from the injectors to aid in removal of the PCV system.

1. Remove the crankcase depression regulator (CDR) bolts (1).

2. Using a suitable tool, cut a slot in the tamper-resistant positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) oil separator bolt heads (3) and remove with a flat blade screwdriver.

3. Disconnect the PCV oil separator drain hose clamp (7).

4. Remove the PCV oil separator and CDR assembly (2).

5. Remove the PCV oil separator drain hose bracket bolt (4).

6. Using a suitable tool, cut a slot in the tamper-resistant PCV oil separator drain hose bolt (5) and remove with a flat blade screwdriver.

7. Remove the PCV oil separator drain hose (6).