Jeep Patriot
PCV Valve Replacement Guide
How to check or change the PCV valve on
the 2.0L I4 engine in a 1st generation 2007-2016 Jeep Patriot with photos.
 2016 Patriot 2.0L I4 Engine |
 PCV Valve Location |
 Pull Off Plastic Hose |
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This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the first generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,
2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Jeep Patriot SUV in checking or
changing the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve in the 2.0
liter inline four cylinder motor. Owners of other Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat and RAM vehicles such as the Compass, Renegade, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, 500, Town & Country, 200, 300, Pacifica, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Journey, Grand Caravan, RAM 1500, C/V Tradesman and ProMaster Van may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The replacement PCV valve with its part number is as follows: Mopar 0504 7063AA or Mopar 5047063AA. The only tool you may need to replace the PCV valve is a pair of pliers or a wrench. |
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 Plastic Tube Removed |
 Loosen Counterclockwise |
 Spin Out Old PCV Valve |
| The first step is
to open the hood. If your Patriot is equipped with a plastic engine cover, gently pull off the cover and set it aside in a safe place. I'm pointing to the PCV valve location in Picture # 2 at the top of the page. The PCV valve is located at the front left corner of the engine. Gently pull out the plastic tube from the rubber hose. You might be able to loosen the old PCV valve by hand. If not, use a pair of pliers or a wrench to loosen the old PCV valve in the counterclockwise direction. Continue spinning out the old PCV valve in the counterclockwise direction until it can be removed. |
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 Old Valve Removed |
 Inspect Old PCV |
 Shake - Check For Rattle |
| Inspect the old PCV
valve and shake it. If the old valve makes a rattling noise, is it probably still good. If the old valve does not make a rattling sound, it might be clogged or gummed up and needs to be either cleaned or replaced. |
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 PCV Valve Housing |
 Spin In New PCV Valve |
 Tighten PCV Clockwise |
| Insert the new
Mopar 0504 7063AA PCV
valve and tighten it in the clockwise direction to just past finger tight. Do not over tighten the PCV valve to prevent from damaging the plastic threads or cracking the plastic valve housing. |
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 Push In Plastic Tube |
 Plastic Hose Replaced |
 PCV Valve Replaced |
| Push the plastic
tube back in to the rubber hose on the end of the PCV valve. Be sure to record the PCV valve change in your SUV's service records. For more,
check out my other
2007-2016 Jeep Patriot DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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