I just did this in my 2010 camry. This is by far the best and most accurate video out there for this process. A big thank you to the creator of this video. For the average DIY mechanic, such as myself, I highly recommend setting aside a day for this if you're going to tackle it and just realize it's going to take patience to knock it out. It's indeed a very frustrating placement of such a simple valve.
Thank you, only video that shows the pump in the way. No one believes that it is the same engine. But after watching this, I'll just keep toping off the oil instead. 😂 Less of a headache.
Thanks man! This is about the only video out here that shows this 2AR-FE engine with a hydraulic steering pump on the freaking way!! Much appreciated!!!
Thanks for doing this video. I just purchased a 2011 and was going to attempt this based on the many other videos out there without the ps pump. After I got the hose off from the top, I found this video since no other video showed the power steering pump. After watching this video, I decided this was too much work. Thanks again and you've got a subscriber now!
I just changed mine out with the help from your video , I didn't have to remove the wheel or power steering pump or bracket but I did take the belt off to fit my ratchet in there. I used a 3/4 ratchet with a few small extension n a swivel and 19 mm deep socket. I went directly to removing the intake I bought the gasket prior to working 17171 0V010. Unbolted the intake n air box Removed fuel rail. Had to disconnect some smaller hoses n stuff that connect to the throttle body to make space for ratchet. Basically had to blindly fit the 19 deep socket on my old pcv valve with the swivel ratchet. Not gonna lie it still took me all day even without having to remove power steering pump . The hardest part was getting the old hose off it was stuck on the pcv valve. I gripped some vice grip pliers onto the hose and basically pulled for dear life lol over and over took me about 30 mins.. I also purchased a new hose prior to working on the car so i basically just agreed that ripping the old hose off the only way., I knew it would be stubborn. 12262-36020 is the part number for the hose , you were completely right my old hose was so stiff and hard u couldn't even bend it which is why it wouldn't come off easy . I hope that's it for all the trips to autozone for oil 1 week after oil change 🤦🏾♂️
The car does run better and stronger , but oil does still show up low. I also change my oil pan n toyota silicon gasket . My motor is totally dry on bottom top also . As far as I'm concerned the motor is just burning oil and that is why toyota says its normal so guys ya gotta add oil every couple thousand miles
Is a very difficult job. Had to take out the plastic manifold out with fuel rails air intake and a lot of plugs. I did gasket valve cover too with vvti orings included. Pcv hose was broken so had to replace it too. Didn’t had to mess with the Power steering pump
It's underneath, well that just sucks! All my other cars were as you said, on top and easy to get to. To the shop it goes sad to say. I'll do it at the same time I replace the serpentine belt. Thank you for the video!
According to the toyotanation forums, all Camry models moved to electric steering pump in 2012. So changing PCV valve might be easier for these models.
@ dos gos Yeah I just watched a video for 2012 and it seems a lot easier. I have a 2012 and I thought 2011 and 2012 would be the same so thank you for the comment
@@jd-ls4tk Good luck. It is still torqued down tight. One of my deep sockets fit on perfectly (some of my deep sockets did not fit). Regardless I didn't have the strength to loosen it so never changed.
@dos gos Yes the problem you mentioned is exactly why I hate doing my own repairs. Sometimes I'll get things torn all the way down and I'll bust a bolt, or something will be torqued a little bit too tight for me to get undone. I'll just have the shop do this one
@@jd-ls4tk Some manuals say the manifold needs to be removed before removing the PCV for later Camrys. That is wrong; the manifold does not need to be removed, so this is a quick job by someone who knows the procedure. There are UA-cam videos showing how it is done.
@@dosgos I just did mine on a 2014 Scion tC, Same engine. I was able to get mine out by removing the passenger side wheel. Still wasn’t easy, took me all day. The hardest part was getting the hose off. I just kept spinning it and shaking up and down, until it finally came off. The pcv came off and on fairly easily though. Hope I never have to do it again !
I have the same car so I looked up the procedure in Alldata. It mentions that the "tumble control valves", whatever those are, may be damaged if they are not closed before removing the intake manifold. To close them, 12V and ground must be applied to their connector terminals and only for 1-3 seconds. No idea what they're referring to but I wanted to get the info out there in case someone is going to diy. They also have you remove the wiper motor, fuel rail and injectors!
If you have a 2011 you are not going to be able to remove/replace the hose from the top or from the pcv connection unless you remove many components to gain room. I advise against doing this job as it's too much trouble for DIYers and too expensive to take it to a shop. Change the oil every 3k miles.
@@Ali-Ahmedmeher do I check when the oil is hot or cool? So I'd imagine right now it should show on the full line on the dipstick..then should I drive a thousand miles and check again?
@@Ali-Ahmedmeher okay I'm gonna do this! How far do you drive before measuring again? Now I'm wondering if my 2011 Camry needs a pcv valve replacement or not
@@Ali-Ahmedmeher Might wanna just block-off the vaccum port side of the pcv hose on the intake manifold to give the engine more vacuum. That fixed my oil burning on the 2az-fe (460k miles) and also gave it more power. Just my two 2 c...
Great video. Keep it up. Here is my 2013 Camry (2AR-FE) PCV change. ua-cam.com/video/thl4Ubq2obo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=DIY%26LifeSkills What is your 2011 engine code. I thought it uses same 2AR-FE engine??? But the surrounding area looks slightly different than 2013. BTW, It did take me couple of hours trying to figure out how I can get my hands contoured to reach PCV to remove the hose and to take out the PCV. Now that I know, I think I can change PCV again in 30 minutes.
If you have a 2011 you are not going to be able to remove/replace the hose from the top or from the pcv connection unless you remove many components to gain room. I advise against doing this job as it's too much trouble for DIYers and too expensive to take it to a shop. Change the oil every 3k miles.
@frankmontez6853 The CCN shows how to do it on the 2.5 with electric power steering, which doesn’t work on the 2.5 with a hydraulic pump in the way. Good luck.
@@frankmontez6853 I have a 2011, so I’m in the same boat. It’s a horrible design! I hope there was a good, logical reason they designed it that way (i.e., Maybe the PCV valve is less prone to failure in that location before it would ever matter to most owners?). Still, what should be a very inexpensive maintenance item should never be turned into an example of a Rube Goldberg Machine.😒 I’m hoping we might be able to just move the PS pump and maybe the PS pump mount to access it like the electric PS steering versions.
@@mf9309 I'm trying to find out if I only have one sympton of three symptoms I need to replace it ? The three symptoms are oi; and air leaks and high idling > I've only got oil leaks
I just did this in my 2010 camry. This is by far the best and most accurate video out there for this process. A big thank you to the creator of this video. For the average DIY mechanic, such as myself, I highly recommend setting aside a day for this if you're going to tackle it and just realize it's going to take patience to knock it out. It's indeed a very frustrating placement of such a simple valve.
Thank you, only video that shows the pump in the way. No one believes that it is the same engine.
But after watching this, I'll just keep toping off the oil instead. 😂
Less of a headache.
Thanks man! This is about the only video out here that shows this 2AR-FE engine with a hydraulic steering pump on the freaking way!! Much appreciated!!!
Thanks for doing this video. I just purchased a 2011 and was going to attempt this based on the many other videos out there without the ps pump. After I got the hose off from the top, I found this video since no other video showed the power steering pump. After watching this video, I decided this was too much work. Thanks again and you've got a subscriber now!
I just changed mine out with the help from your video , I didn't have to remove the wheel or power steering pump or bracket but I did take the belt off to fit my ratchet in there. I used a 3/4 ratchet with a few small extension n a swivel and 19 mm deep socket. I went directly to removing the intake I bought the gasket prior to working 17171 0V010. Unbolted the intake n air box Removed fuel rail. Had to disconnect some smaller hoses n stuff that connect to the throttle body to make space for ratchet. Basically had to blindly fit the 19 deep socket on my old pcv valve with the swivel ratchet. Not gonna lie it still took me all day even without having to remove power steering pump . The hardest part was getting the old hose off it was stuck on the pcv valve. I gripped some vice grip pliers onto the hose and basically pulled for dear life lol over and over took me about 30 mins.. I also purchased a new hose prior to working on the car so i basically just agreed that ripping the old hose off the only way., I knew it would be stubborn. 12262-36020 is the part number for the hose , you were completely right my old hose was so stiff and hard u couldn't even bend it which is why it wouldn't come off easy . I hope that's it for all the trips to autozone for oil 1 week after oil change 🤦🏾♂️
Sadly this did not fix my oil problem 😕
The car does run better and stronger , but oil does still show up low. I also change my oil pan n toyota silicon gasket . My motor is totally dry on bottom top also . As far as I'm concerned the motor is just burning oil and that is why toyota says its normal so guys ya gotta add oil every couple thousand miles
What model is your car?
@@DuckMcDuckinson same exact car 2.5 2011 Camry
@@Raygetplenty yeah my 2010 Camry LE 2.5 burned like half a quart almost in 5k even with amsoil OE.
Nice video, it literally took me 6 to 7 hours with short breaks to remove it from a 2012 Camry. It took patience but I was in it to win it!
Took me 13 hrs 😅
THANK YOU SOOOO FKN MUCH I BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT SOB.
And holy damn it’s more work than changing the timing chain?!!!
Def helped me out bro thx
Is a very difficult job. Had to take out the plastic manifold out with fuel rails air intake and a lot of plugs. I did gasket valve cover too with vvti orings included. Pcv hose was broken so had to replace it too. Didn’t had to mess with the Power steering pump
It's underneath, well that just sucks! All my other cars were as you said, on top and easy to get to. To the shop it goes sad to say. I'll do it at the same time I replace the serpentine belt. Thank you for the video!
can i just skip to dropping the intake instead of removing the tire and steering pump ? did you replace your intake manifold gasket ?
Did you say you removed the power steering bump or just the bracket ?
Did this fix the oil consumption?
Where in the top are the 5 bolts on the intake. I took 2 from the top already but can’t see the rest
Bro, with the change of the pcv valve, did you manage to completely eliminate the oil consumption? or continued to consume but less? ...good video
Did this fix work?
Thank you
Did it fix your oil consumption issue?
That sigh at the end says it all, working in Rav4 11'. So hows your oil consumption so far? Thanks for the vid!
It slowed down by half but not completely, still add a quart once a month. Those engines are know for consuming oil.
@@Ali-Ahmedmeher Yeah they are.
According to the toyotanation forums, all Camry models moved to electric steering pump in 2012. So changing PCV valve might be easier for these models.
@ dos gos Yeah I just watched a video for 2012 and it seems a lot easier. I have a 2012 and I thought 2011 and 2012 would be the same so thank you for the comment
@@jd-ls4tk Good luck. It is still torqued down tight. One of my deep sockets fit on perfectly (some of my deep sockets did not fit). Regardless I didn't have the strength to loosen it so never changed.
@dos gos Yes the problem you mentioned is exactly why I hate doing my own repairs. Sometimes I'll get things torn all the way down and I'll bust a bolt, or something will be torqued a little bit too tight for me to get undone. I'll just have the shop do this one
@@jd-ls4tk Some manuals say the manifold needs to be removed before removing the PCV for later Camrys. That is wrong; the manifold does not need to be removed, so this is a quick job by someone who knows the procedure. There are UA-cam videos showing how it is done.
@@dosgos I just did mine on a 2014 Scion tC, Same engine. I was able to get mine out by removing the passenger side wheel. Still wasn’t easy, took me all day. The hardest part was getting the hose off. I just kept spinning it and shaking up and down, until it finally came off. The pcv came off and on fairly easily though. Hope I never have to do it again !
It is a pain in the butt. Wonderful design by Toyota.
Thanks great video. Did the fix this problem? i have same problem? I"m loosing lot of oil?
I did find a lot of oil in the intake manifold, I’ll find out in week or so.
Cool keep us updated!
@@Ali-Ahmedmeher what did you find? Did it stop the consumption?
I have the same car so I looked up the procedure in Alldata. It mentions that the "tumble control valves", whatever those are, may be damaged if they are not closed before removing the intake manifold. To close them, 12V and ground must be applied to their connector terminals and only for 1-3 seconds. No idea what they're referring to but I wanted to get the info out there in case someone is going to diy. They also have you remove the wiper motor, fuel rail and injectors!
They're essentially a valve in the intake runners that force the air to "tumble" during cold starts allowing it to mix with gas easier
How often should you change the pcv valve?
8-10 years depending
Do you know the part number of the hose ? Going to order this before job.
The PCV hose number; Camry 2011-2.5 L , is 12262-36040 ($16 from Toyota dealer, made in China)
If you have a 2011 you are not going to be able to remove/replace the hose from the top or from the pcv connection unless you remove many components to gain room. I advise against doing this job as it's too much trouble for DIYers and too expensive to take it to a shop. Change the oil every 3k miles.
mechanic saw where this was compared to on top of valve cover and said the labor was gonna kill me, lol.
are you working on 2011 2.4L OR 2.5L?
2.5L
Also, how do you know if the car is burning too much oil?
You would simply check and track your oil level.
@@Ali-Ahmedmeher do I check when the oil is hot or cool? So I'd imagine right now it should show on the full line on the dipstick..then should I drive a thousand miles and check again?
@@shapho4056 Hot or cool shouldn’t matter, but for more accurate level, check it in the morning before starting the car.
@@Ali-Ahmedmeher okay I'm gonna do this! How far do you drive before measuring again? Now I'm wondering if my 2011 Camry needs a pcv valve replacement or not
Is this for a 4 cylinder engine?
Yes sir
Hi, which engine is this? 2.4 or 2.5?
2.5L
@@Ali-Ahmedmeher Might wanna just block-off the vaccum port side of the pcv hose on the intake manifold to give the engine more vacuum. That fixed my oil burning on the 2az-fe (460k miles) and also gave it more power. Just my two 2 c...
I make sure i never buy another Toyota Camry again. Good engineer Toyota!
this job is ( pretty much involve)😂👍
Great video. Keep it up. Here is my 2013 Camry (2AR-FE) PCV change.
ua-cam.com/video/thl4Ubq2obo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=DIY%26LifeSkills
What is your 2011 engine code. I thought it uses same 2AR-FE engine???
But the surrounding area looks slightly different than 2013.
BTW, It did take me couple of hours trying to figure out how I can get my
hands contoured to reach PCV to remove the hose and to take out the PCV.
Now that I know, I think I can change PCV again in 30 minutes.
Do you happen to have a video that deals with an engine that has hydraulic power steering instead?
@@dalonelypalmtree2338 What specific car year and model are you referring?
@@DIYLifeSkills 2010 Camry SE (2AR-FE)
I tried using the video linked above but the power steering gears are in the way
If you have a 2011 you are not going to be able to remove/replace the hose from the top or from the pcv connection unless you remove many components to gain room. I advise against doing this job as it's too much trouble for DIYers and too expensive to take it to a shop. Change the oil every 3k miles.
Good grief. Too much work . Horrible job. There’s to this other video by car car nut and he shows not so much work . I’m going to try his way
@frankmontez6853 The CCN shows how to do it on the 2.5 with electric power steering, which doesn’t work on the 2.5 with a hydraulic pump in the way. Good luck.
@@mf9309 yeah mine is with hydraulic power steering pump
@@frankmontez6853 I have a 2011, so I’m in the same boat. It’s a horrible design! I hope there was a good, logical reason they designed it that way (i.e., Maybe the PCV valve is less prone to failure in that location before it would ever matter to most owners?). Still, what should be a very inexpensive maintenance item should never be turned into an example of a Rube Goldberg Machine.😒 I’m hoping we might be able to just move the PS pump and maybe the PS pump mount to access it like the electric PS steering versions.
@@mf9309 I'm trying to find out if I only have one sympton of three symptoms I need to replace it ? The three symptoms are oi; and air leaks and high idling > I've only got oil leaks
Horrible