any tips on removing a pcv valve from a 2014 honda j35 v6

[apollo18]

hey all on my 14 acura rdx, i tried to remove the pcv valve today but it was super hard and i couldnt get it out.
i have the j35 in my vehicle but they all are slightly different, mine has vcm so the pcv valve is on top of the oil cap

i watched a ton of videos but some other j35 models have a tad more access to be able to get 2 hands in there mine sadly doesnt

i first removed the air vent intake thing and that gave me a bit more space, and then i was able to get the bolt out with an extension and i ws able to wiggle it but i cant get enough grasp to remove it. i was being careful and didn't wanna pry with anything as it seems everyone has cracked theres with prying aahah.

i then needed more space and i removed the metal coil harness shield thing, that allowed me a tad more space, i then disconnected the coil connectors and also whatever other connectors were nearby as it gave me a tad more leeway since now i could pull the harness a bit. by this time i had way more space but still only enough for one hand to fit in

i called it quits for today, next time i am thinking of trying as hard as i can to remove that coil harness or get more leeway, i believe it is also bolted onto the engine block somwehre so maybe that will give me more slack, or is there a way i can get disconnect the whole thing, its the main thing in the way

or anyone have any other tips or is this the point i have to use a pick or a screwdriver?

ty

 

[ctechbob]

hey all on my 14 acura rdx, i tried to remove the pcv valve today but it was super hard and i couldnt get it out.
i have the j35 in my vehicle but they all are slightly different, mine has vcm so the pcv valve is on top of the oil cap

i watched a ton of videos but some other j35 models have a tad more access to be able to get 2 hands in there mine sadly doesnt

i first removed the air vent intake thing and that gave me a bit more space, and then i was able to get the bolt out with an extension and i ws able to wiggle it but i cant get enough grasp to remove it. i was being careful and didn't wanna pry with anything as it seems everyone has cracked theres with prying aahah.

i then needed more space and i removed the metal coil harness shield thing, that allowed me a tad more space, i then disconnected the coil connectors and also whatever other connectors were nearby as it gave me a tad more leeway since now i could pull the harness a bit. by this time i had way more space but still only enough for one hand to fit in

i called it quits for today, next time i am thinking of trying as hard as i can to remove that coil harness or get more leeway, i believe it is also bolted onto the engine block somwehre so maybe that will give me more slack, or is there a way i can get disconnect the whole thing, its the main thing in the way

or anyone have any other tips or is this the point i have to use a pick or a screwdriver?

ty

Never had one come out that hard. I know they can get crudded up some, but even with my TL being a sludgemonster it came right out.

Could always drive a screw into the middle of it and grab it with pliers. I'd just be prepared for the hard goodbye and maybe pulling that valve cover off to get it all out.

 

[apollo18]

Never had one come out that hard. I know they can get crudded up some, but even with my TL being a sludgemonster it came right out.

Could always drive a screw into the middle of it and grab it with pliers. I'd just be prepared for the hard goodbye and maybe pulling that valve cover off to get it all out.

wow i think i just need a better grasp on it, i guess will just try it again