PCV Valve Hose: Service and Repair

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) HOSE

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.







3. Detach the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the PCV valve (catalytic converter removed for clarity).
4. Lower the vehicle.







5. Detach the thermostat housing and secure to one side.







6. Detach the PCV hose.







7. Detach the PCV hose from the intake manifold.
8. Remove the PCV hose.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.