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PCV Valve

PCV Valve

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not remove unless the PCV valve is broken.

1. Remove the cover (A) and clip (B) from air intake boot assembly.






2. Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly and air cleaner case.
3. Loosen the clamp (B) which connects the air intake boot assembly and throttle body.






4. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.






5. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and PCV hose (B) from the PCV valve and remove the PCV valve.

NOTE: Pinch the clamp of the PCV hose (B) by fitting the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the figure, and unlock the clamp.

ST 18353AA000 CLAMP PLIERS










INSTALLATION

1. Connect the vacuum hose (A) and PCV hose (B) to the PCV valve.

NOTE: Use a new clamp for the PCV hose (B), fit the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the figure, and lock the clamp.

ST 18353AA000 CLAMP PLIERS










2. Install the air intake boot assembly.

NOTE: Align the clamp hole with the protrusion of the air intake boot assembly.






Tightening torque: Clamp (A), (B): 3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)




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