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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve: Service and Repair

PCV Valve

REMOVAL

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

1. Remove the collector cover.

NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.
1. Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
2. Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.






2. Remove the battery and battery carrier.
3. Disconnect the PCV hose.






4. Remove the PCV valve from rocker cover.






INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Apply liquid gasket to the bolt threads of PCV valve.

Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or equivalent

Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
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