Where is the PCV Valve located?

2003 FORD FOCUS
214,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JENNIFER ESTRADA
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Where is the PCV valve located on my car listed above SE model?
Nov 9, 2022 at 6:11 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You aren't going to be happy when I say this. The intake manifold needs to be removed to access the PCV valve. I have absolutely no idea why they design them this way and it is certainly frustrating.

As far as replacement, I attached the directions below. Take a look through them and let me know if you have questions.

Note: Step 1 in the directions says to remove the intake. So, starting at pic 2 are the directions for removal and replacement of the intake. The last two pics are the directions for the PCV. Ugh!!! A five-minute job turned into 2.1 hours of flat-rate labor.

Let me know if this helps or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Nov 9, 2022 at 8:06 PM