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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Engine / Emissions / Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Airflow Inspection

1. Disconnect the section (A) of the ventilation hose shown in the figure.


2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected ventilation hose while the engine is idling.

NOTE:

3. If it can be verified that vacuum occurs in the ventilation hose, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV valve) system is determined to be normal.

4. Remove the battery cover..

5. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

6. Remove the intake manifold and the fuel distributor component as a single unit..

7. Remove the PCV valve and the oil separator as a single unit..

8. Verify that there is no airflow when pressure is applied to port A.


9. Verify that there is airflow when vacuum is applied to port A.

EGR Valve Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator.. 4. Remove the air cleaner and the air hose as a single unit.. 5. Remove ...

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the intake manifold and the fuel distributor component as a single unit.. 4. Remove in the order indicated in ...

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Rear Crossmember Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connec ...

Interior Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens. 3. Remove the interior light bulb. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...

Battery Runs Out
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handl ...

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