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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve: Service and Repair




POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5]

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the fresh-air duct and the air cleaner as a single unit. Service and Repair

3. Remove the intake manifold and the fuel distributor component as a single unit. Service and Repair

4. Disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve.

5. Remove the oil level gauge pipe. Service and Repair

6. Remove the PCV valve and the oil separator as a single unit.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Oil separator tightening torque
- 8-10 Nm {82-101 kgf-cm, 71-88 in-lbf}