Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Emission Control System

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve

In this manual: Emission Control System
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
2steps
~12min
1/5difficulty
010203040502.92N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Description and Operation

Operating Principle

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the vapor hose (A).

  2. Remove the PCV valve (B).

    Tightening torque : 1.96–2.9 N·m

Inspection

  1. Insert a thin rod (A) into the PCV valve (B) from the threaded side to make sure the plunger moves.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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