Oil Separator: Service and Repair

Crankcase Vent Oil Separator - 2.3L

LH Inner Fender Splash Shield









Coolant Bypass Hose









Crankcase Vent Oil Separator









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the LH front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove the left front inner fender splash shield.

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

4. Pry the PCV valve cap off the 2 tabs and position the PCV valve and vacuum hose assembly aside.





5. 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).

6. NOTE: Clean the gasket mating surfaces.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Install a new press-in-place gasket.