REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

   Fig. 1: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve location — 1.8L engine

   Fig. 2: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve location — 1990–94 2.0L engine

   Fig. 3: PCV valve location — 1995–98 2.0L (non-turbo) engine

   Fig. 4: Location of the PCV valve — 1995–98 2.0L (turbo) engine

   Fig. 5: The PCV valve is located in the camshaft cover — 2.4L engine

2. If necessary for access, remove the air intake hose and air cleaner assembly.
3. If necessary, unfasten the retaining clamp, then disconnect the ventilation hose from the PCV valve.

   Fig. 6: Use a pair of pliers to unfasten the PCV hose retaining clamps

   Fig. 7: Disconnect the valve cover-to-PCV valve hose . . .

   Fig. 8: . . . then unplug and remove the PCV valve from the vehicle

4. Remove the PCV valve from the camshaft (rocker) cover.

   To install:

5. Install the PCV valve into the rocker cover. If the valve is threaded, tighten to 6–8.5 ft. lbs. (8–12 Nm) torque.
6. Reconnect the ventilation hose to the valve.
7. If removed, install the air intake hose and the air cleaner assembly.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.