Oil Separator: Service and Repair

CRANKCASE VENT OIL SEPARATOR







Removal and Installation







1. Remove the left front inner fenderwell splash shield.







2. Disconnect the coolant bypass hose from the routing clip.







3. Pry the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve cap off the 2 tabs and position the PCV valve aside.







4. Remove the bolts and the crankcase vent oil separator.
- Remove and discard the press-in-place gasket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. NOTE: Clean the gasket mating surfaces.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new press-in-place gasket.