Honda Accord
PCV Valve Replacement Guide
A pictures illustrated guide for how to
replace the PCV valve in a 2008 to 2010 Honda Accord with the 2.4L I4 engine.
 Honda 2.4L I4 DOHC Engine |
 Water Pump & Alternator |
 PCV Valve & Vacuum Line |
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 Needle Nose Pliers |
 Loosen Hose Clamp |
 Pull Back Hose Clamp |
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| The first step is to locate the PCV valve and vacuum line going into the intake manifold located just above the alternator and below the water pump. Look for the red arrows in the first three pictures on this page. | ||||
 Vacuum Hose Clamp Removed |
 Wiggle Off Vacuum Line |
 17mm Socket & Wrench |
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| Then use a pair of needle nose pliers to pinch and slide back the metal hose clamp that secures the vacuum line to the PCV valve's metal nipple. Once the hose clamp is out of the way, pull on the vacuum hose to remove it from the PCV. Wiggling the hose helps if you have trouble removing it. | ||||
 17mm Socket On PCV |
 Twist PCV Counter Clockwise |
 PCV Valve Removed |
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| With the vacuum line removed, place the deep 17mm socket and ratcheting wrench on the end of the PCV valve and turn it counter clockwise to loosen it. Once you have it spinning, turn it by hand counter clockwise until it can be removed from the intake manifold. | ||||
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 PCV Socket In Intake Manifold |
 Installing New PCV Valve |
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| If the old PCV valve still rattles, it's possible that it does not need to be replaced. You can also choose to clean the old PCV valve with brake cleaner. A new PCV valve, such as the Purolator PV1093 for the 2.4L engine, only costs a few dollars so you might as well replace it while you have the old one out. | ||||
 PCV Valve Installed |
 17mm Tightening PCV |
 Re-Attach Vacuum Line |
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| Re-install the old PCV valve or a new one by turning it clockwise into the intake manifold by hand until it stops. Then tighten it about a 1/4 to 1/2 turn more with a 17mm deep socket and ratcheting wrench. Push the vacuum hose back onto the PCV valve's nipple and replace the metal hose clamp by pinching its tabs together with the needle nose pliers. Start up the engine and make sure it runs properly before taking it for a test drive. | ||||
 Push Hose On |
 Put Hose Clamp Back On |
 Job Done! |
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