Positive Crankcase Ventilation: Service and Repair

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) tube from the right rocker arm cover and throttle body, if necessary.





2. Remove the PCV valve pipe from the left rocker arm cover.





3. Remove the PCV valve pipe strap nut.
4. Remove the PCV valve pipe from the right rocker arm cover and intake manifold.
5. Remove the PCV valve from the valve pipe.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the PCV valve to the valve pipe.
2. Install the PCV valve pipe to the right rocker arm cover and intake manifold.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the PCV valve pipe strap nut.
Tighten the PCV strap nut to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





4. Install the PCV valve pipe to the left rocker arm cover.





5. Install the PCV tube to the right rocker arm cover and throttle body, if necessary.