Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the intake manifold..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1 |
PCV hose |
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2 |
Oil separator |
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3 |
Retainer (See Retainer Removal Note.) (See Retainer Installation Note.) |
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4 |
PCV valve |
Retainer Removal Note
CAUTION:
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Be sure to follow the removal procedures below to prevent the leakage of blow-by gas caused by the damage to the tab of the oil separator or the oil separator itself.
1. Insert a flat blade screwdriver with its tip wrapped in a shop rag into the gap between the retainer and the oil separator as shown in the figure.
2. Spread the side surface of the retainer outward to dismount it with attention to the tab.
Retainer Installation Note
CAUTION:
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Be sure to replace the old retainer with a new one to prevent the escape of blow-by gas. Reinstalling the old retainer will reduce airtightness.
1. Make sure that the retainer alignment mark is directed as shown in the left diagram before installing the retainer to the oil separator.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the section (A) of ventilation hose shown in the figure.
2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected
ventilation hose ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
Purpose, Function
Prevents release of blow-by gas (unburnt gas) into the atmosphere.
The PCV valve is open/closed by the intake manifold vacuum.
Construction
The PCV valve ...
Other materials:
Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor
IAT Sensor No.1
Purpose/Function
Detects the IAT before it passes through the throttle body as basic information
for mainly determining the fuel injection amount.
Detects the IAT before it passes through the throttle body and inputs it
to the PCM as an IAT signal.
Constru ...
Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Inspection
1. Perform the front door glass preparation..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish.
b. Front door trim.
c. Front door key cylinder.
d. Front door glass.
e. Front door module panel.
f. Front door latch and lock actuator.
Front Do ...
Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
The system will not function unle ...
