Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove any engine heat shields or EGR shields if equipped.
2. Using hose clamp pliers, loosen the breather plumbing from the breather cover connections.
3. Carefully remove the breather hoses (2) from the breather cover assembly (3).
CAUTION: The use of air tools is not recommended as damage to the component may result.
4. Remove the capscrews surrounding the parameter of the breather cover (3).
5. Separate the breather cover (3) assembly from the cylinder head cover (1).
FILTER ELEMENT REMOVAL
1. With the breather cover removed, remove the filter element from the cylinder head cover cavity by lifting the element straight up from its sealing surface.