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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		 Remove the PCV valve (B).  
		
			
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				 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.  
		
		  
		
			
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				 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
	
Evaporative Emission Control System prevents fuel vapor stored in fuel tank from 
vaporizing into the atmosphere. When the fuel evaporates in the f ...
   
 
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   Schematic diagrams
	
		Connector and Terminal Function
	
Repair procedures
	
		Removal
	
	
		
		
			
				
				   
			
			
				
			
		
		
			
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				Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces 
				without marring the surf ...
   
   Repair procedures
	
		Replacement
	
	
		1.
		
		Remove the roof trim.
		
	
	
		2.
		
		Remove the movable glass.
		(Refer to Panorama sunroof - "Movable Glass") 
		
	
	
		3.
		
		Remove the roller blind.
		(Refer to Panorama sunroof - "Roller Blind&q ...