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1995 ES300. When i tried removing mine, i had to lever it up with a screwdriver and it broke into pieces which fell into the valve cover.

Keep a pair of long tweezers handy, just in case. I had to improvise using two pieces of a coat hanger as a long tweezer.

Don't forget to change the grommet - available at NAPA

Your reply is exactly what I am afraid of doing (breaking the valve or damaging the grommet). I want to remove & clean the PCV valve so damage to the part is more critical than if I was replacing it. Most PCV valves simply pull straight out, but this one seems to be locked in somehow. I have the service manual, but it does not instruct on the exact technique to remove. I called a local Lexus dealership & a Toyota dealership and nobody in the service or parts department knew how to remove. They suggested I call 800-25-LEXUS for help. I called and they could not figure it out, but they suggested I go to techinfo.toyota.com for help. I went there, but it seems to be a paid subscription site.

Oh well, if anyone has a fool-proof way of removing, cleaning & replacing the PCV valve without damaging it or the grommet, please reply. Thanks to everyone for your posts.

1997 ES300. I have located the PCV valve, but can not remove it. I disconnected the hose and the PCV valve swivels but will not budge when I pull up. What's the trick?