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.
|
1 |
PCV hose |
|
2 |
Oil separator |
|
3 |
Retainer (See Retainer Removal Note.) (See Retainer Installation Note.) |
|
4 |
PCV valve |
Retainer Removal Note
CAUTION:
-
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:
-
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:
Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna
Purpose, Function
The GPS antenna receives signals sent from GPS satellites and sends them
to the car navigation unit.
NOTE:
GPS (Global Positioning System) was developed by the Pentagon (U.S.A.) as
an object locating system using satellites. The GPS antenna receives signa ...
Heater Core
Purpose
The heater core heats passing air.
Function
A portion of the engine coolant is taken into the heater core to heat the
air passing through the heater core.
Construction
The heater core consists of a tube which passes engine coolant, and the heat
ra ...
Essential Information
Introduction
Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your
vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.
If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have
a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work ...
