We flush the crankcase ventilation system to remove tarry deposits that make it difficult to remove crankcase gases for combustion in the engine cylinders

It is recommended to clean the crankcase ventilation system before each oil change

Preparing the car and removing the decorative engine cover

Toyota Camry 2AZ-FE crankcase ventilation system cleaning

Loosen the clamp securing the outlet hose of the small branch of the ventilation system to the branch pipe of the cylinder head cover

Toyota Camry 2AZ-FE crankcase ventilation system cleaning

We squeeze the bent ears of the clamp with pliers, slide the clamp along the hose and disconnect the hose from the pipe

Toyota Camry 2AZ-FE crankcase ventilation system cleaning

We also disconnect the second end of the hose from the air supply sleeve and remove the hose

Toyota Camry 2AZ-FE crankcase ventilation system cleaning

Toyota Camry 2AZ-FE crankcase ventilation system cleaning

Squeezing the bent ears of the clamp with your fingers, disconnect the hose of the large branch of the crankcase ventilation system from the check valve

Toyota Camry 2AZ-FE crankcase ventilation system cleaning

Disconnect the second end of the hose from the inlet pipe, squeezing the clamp ears with pliers and remove the hose

Toyota Camry 2AZ-FE crankcase ventilation system cleaning

We unscrew from the cylinder head cover and remove the check valve of the crankcase ventilation system

Toyota Camry 2AZ-FE crankcase ventilation system cleaning

We wash the hoses and the check valve with gasoline or kerosene, blow it with compressed air

Remove the cylinder head cover as described in the article "How to replace the cover and cylinder head gasket 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry"

We wash the inner surface of the cylinder head cover and its pipe with gasoline or kerosene

Install the cylinder head cover and crankcase ventilation hoses in reverse order