PCV Heater: Service and Repair

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) HEATER ELEMENT







Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) heater element electrical connector.







3. CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube.

Disconnect the quick release couplings and remove the PCV tube.
- Push the fitting toward the tube to release pressure.
- Push the release tab clockwise.
- Disconnect the quick release coupling.

4. Remove the bolt and the PCV heater element.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Using a new O-ring seal, install the PCV heater element and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).







2. CAUTION: Make sure the quick release coupling clicks into place when installing the tube. To make sure that the quick release coupling is fully seated, pull on the tube.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before connecting the coupling.

Position the PCV tube and connect the quick release couplings.

3. Connect the PCV heater element electrical connector.
4. Connect the battery ground cable.