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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve: Service and Repair

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE







Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the PCV valve electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube quick connect coupling from the PCV valve and position the tube aside.

3. CAUTION: A new positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve must be installed if removed from the valve cover. Damage will occur to the locking mechanism on the PCV valve.

Rotate counterclockwise and remove the PCV valve from the valve cover.
- Discard the PCV valve.
- For installation, make sure the PCV valve electrical connector is pointing in the correct position to allow the wiring harness to be connected. Incorrect installation would require removal and replacement of the valve.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.