Kia Optima: Crankcase Emission Control System / Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
Description and operation

Repair procedures
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Disconnect the vapor hose (A).
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2. |
Remove the PCV valve (B).
Tightening torque :
1.96 - 2.94 N.m (0.2 - 0.3 kgf.m, 1.45 - 2.17 lb-ft)
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Insert a thin stick (A) into the PCV valve (B) from the threaded side
to check that the plunger moves.

If the plunger does not move (PCV valve is clogged), clean or
replace the valve.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Schematic diagrams
Schematic Diagram
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve, remove the PCV
valve.
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Description and operation
Description
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Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal function
Pin
Function
1
Ground
2
LED charging lamp (Green)
3
LED charging lamp (Amber)
4
-
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