PCV valve hose removal?

Tiny
CLYDE3
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  • 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
I need to remove the PCV hose to inspect the valve but cannot disconnect the hose. Is there a special tool or technique? Can you provide the name of the tool or nature of technique to complete this job?
Friday, May 13th, 2022 AT 4:28 PM

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Tiny
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Hello. I believe you are referring to the bolts that hold the actual PCV valves in place. There are two PCV systems on this vehicle. One is a Fresh air valve, and the other is a Foul Air valve, The bolts are Tamper Proof bolts. They are only used once. You have to cut a slice in them and take them out with a flathead screwdriver. This is probably for warranty reasons; you might have to get new bolts from the dealership unless you can find new bolts that will fit. But the ones in there now are a onetime use unfortunately. The 6th and 7th diagrams are the lines, these are tamper proof too and also a onetime use.
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Friday, May 13th, 2022 AT 5:17 PM
Tiny
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He was asking how to get the actual hose off of the valve. It has like 6 tabs that seem impossible to push at once.
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Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 AT 12:57 PM
Tiny
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This post is over a year old. Is this a different vehicle? The PCV tubing, valve and hose fittings are not serviceable, they need to all be replaced once removed. If this is a different vehicle a new post needs to be made for it.
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 AT 11:48 AM

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