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PCV Heater: Service and Repair

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) HEATER ELEMENT







Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) heater element electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the quick release couplings and remove the PCV tube.
4. Remove the bolt and the PCV heater element.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Using a new O-ring seal, install the PCV heater element and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).







2. Position the PCV tube and connect the quick release couplings.
3. Connect the PCV heater element electrical connector.
4. Connect the battery ground cable.