Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve: Service and Repair

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE

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Removal and Installation

Early build engines
1. Disconnect the PCV valve electrical connector.

All engines
2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the PCV valve.

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.

NOTE:
- To install, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.
- Upon 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.

Rotate the PCV valve counterclockwise and remove from the valve cover.
- Discard the PCV valve.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.