Direction Plus Ford Ranger PX Direction Plus ProVent 150 User manual

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Ford Ranger PX Direction Plus™ ProVent® 150 and PreLine-Plus
Installation Guide
This document is to be used as a guide for the installation of the Direction Plus™ Ranger PX ProVent® 150 Crankcase Ventilation
unit and PL150DP pre-filter Kit to a 2011-2016 Ford Ranger PX & PXII 3.2 & 2.2 Diesel. It is recommended that the installation of
the product be carried out by a competent qualified mechanic.
Important before starting
•Ensure the engine bay is clean and free from contaminants
•The filter head has direction arrows indicating the direction of flow
•You have the correct tools to complete the fitment
•Read the instructions in full and familiarize yourself with the installation before commencing any work
Included in the kit
RPXPV150-BR
1
PROVENT 150
1
19MM ELBOW CONNECT
2
SPRING CLAMP - 19MM
6
CABLE TIE
8
FLAT WASHER M8
4
NYLOC NUT M8
3
PROVENT KIT TAP
1
HOSE CLAMP - 12MM SPRING
2
FUEL LINE 10MM
1
BOLT KIT 10MM
1
9.89 ELBOW QD
2
DFL10 - FUEL LINE RUBBER (10MM)
1
BOLT M8X25
2
HOSE CLAMP 10MM
2
WINDSCREEN LABEL
1
PV ENGINE BAY LABEL
1
PL ENGINE BAY LABEL
1
HOSE 19MM
0.65
HOSE 19MM
0.65
HOSE 19MM
0.07
M16X1.5 ADAPTER –10MM
2
WATER ALARM KIT
1
PL150DP ASSEMBLY
1
PUSH ON 90 DEG - 10MM
2
16MM FLAT WASHERS
2
*Kit contents are subject to change based on component availability and/or refinement
Installation Guide
1. Begin by removing the engine cover to give access to the crankcase bypass hose in the front passenger corner.
Approximate mounting location
location

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Ranger PX Engine Bay –Overall View
2. Begin by locating the factory bypass hose which runs from the valve cover on the driver’s side of the engine to the intake
pipe just after the concertina section. The hose is about 500mm in length and has a few bends in it. Once located, this
hose needs to be disconnected from the valve cover and the 90° fitting on the valve cover needs to be rotated to face
the rear of the vehicle.
Factory bypass hose location
3. Locate the M6 nut located behind the fuse box on the passenger’s side. It needs to be removed to allow fitment of the
bracket.
ProVent® and Pre-
Filter kit mounts in
this corner
Bypass hose is
under the engine
cover in this corner
Disconnect hose
from here

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Top down view: image shows new ProVent® bracket location
4. Connect the 12mm (1/2”) Hose to the underside of the catch can body, using a 12-20mm Clamp to secure it in place.
Provent® 150 with 12mm hose connected and secured with 12mm spring clamp
5. Feed the 12mm Hose down the side of the engine bay, under the vehicle to an out of the way location, making sure it is
clear of any suspension, driveline and exhaust components, fit the Tap hose tail into the hose and secure with a 12-
20mm clamp.
Mounting hole locations
for new ProVent Bracket
DO NOT REMOVE
FACTORY NUT

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Hose tail and tap assembly inserted into 12mm hose, hose clamp not required
6. Fit the new bracket / ProVent® 150 bracket assembly onto the two mounting locations. Using the original M6 nut to
secure the end behind the fuse box. Once this is tight, use the supplied M8 nut to secure the other end of the bracket to
the stud between the air conditioning lines. We recommend the use of Loctite thread locker here.
Top down view: Ranger PX Engine Bay- Passenger’s Side
Supplied M8
Nut securing
bracket to stud.
Original M6
Nut reused
PL150DP Pre-filter
mounting location
Hose from engine

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Pre-assembled Provent 150 with bracket.
7. Use the supplied cable ties to secure the 12mm hose into the location required under the vehicle to prevent movement.
Note: Leave a slight amount of slack in the line where the body and chassis join to prevent stretching the hose.
8. Make sure the tap position is closed and avoid placing the tap in a location in which it will fill with dirt and mud.
Left image –Tap Open. Right image –Tap Closed.
Hose from engine
Hose to air intake
Connect 12mm
drain Hose Here
PL150DP Pre-filter
mounting location

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This image shows how the ProVent® Lines are to be assembled
9. Mount one end of the first 650mm long 19mm (3/4”) hose to the lower 19mm (3/4”) fitting on the ProVent 150. Secure
with hose clamp.
10. Mount the other end of the same 650mm long 19mm (3/4”) hose to the 19mm (3/4”) 90˚ joiner fitting on the hose
connected to the engine head on the front driver’s side. Secure with hose clamp.
11. Mount one end of the second 650mm 19mm (3/4”) hose to the upper 19mm (3/4”) fitting on the ProVent 150. Secure
with hose clamp.
12. Mount the other end of the second 650mm 19mm (3/4”) hose to the 19mm (3/4”) 90˚ joiner fitting on the hose
connected to the hose running to the black box in front of the intercooler on the front passenger side. Secure with hose
clamp.
Hose configuration in PX Ranger with ProVent® 150 installed –Note, the hose to the ProVent® need to be run underneath the hard
pipe in order to fit the engine cover back on, the hoses are long enough to allow for this. (hose clamps not shown)
19mm (3/4”) Supply hose to bottom
port on ProVent® 150, from engine
19mm (3/4”) Return hose to air
intake, from top port on ProVent®
150

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13. Install the M16x1.5 adapters and M16 flat washers to the inlet and outlet ports that are facing outward, towards the
inner guard and tighten. Note: depending on installation you may need to remove and reposition the already installed
plugs
19mm Return Hose to Air Intake
Finished Install –Check to make sure everything
is secure and then put the engine cover back on
19mm Supply Hose from engine valve cover

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14. Mount the PL150DP Pre-filter assembly to the mounting bracket using the 2 x 10mmx30mm bolts, 2 x 10mm flat
washers.
15. Remove the RED quick disconnect fitting from the original filter head (the larger lower fitting) and the other end of the
pipe coming from the tank. Remove the factory piece of pipe. Keep this pipe in a safe place as it will be needed if the
vehicle needs to be return to factory specification
16. With one end of the supplied 10mm fuel hose, Lubricate the inside portion of one end using diesel fuel or WD40
17. Install one of the 10mm 90° push-lock fittings into the pre-lubricated end of the 10mm fuel hose, ensuring that the hose
stops firmly against the inside of the bell cover.
18. Connect the 10mm 90° push-lock fitting to the inlet of the pre-filter housing. Adjust the angle of the fitting tail to clear
any obstructions.
19. Route the 10mm fuel hose down to the steel fuel pipe that was connected to inlet of the factory fuel filter and cut the
hose to length approximately 25mm past the end of the steel fuel pipe
20. In the end of the same piece of fuel hose, install one of the 9.89mm female quick disconnect fitting and secure with a
hose clamp. Connect this hose to the supply line from the tank.
21. With the remaining length of 10mm fuel hose Lubricate the inside portion of one end using diesel fuel or WD40.
22. Install the last 10mm 90° push-lock fitting into the pre-lubricated end of the 10mm fuel hose, ensuring that the hose
stops firmly against the inside of the bell cover.
23. Connect the 10mm 90° push-lock fitting to the outlet of the pre-filter housing. Adjust the angle of the fitting tail to clear
any obstructions.
Factory fuel filter
inlet connection

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example of PL150DP fitting orientation
24. Route the 10mm fuel hose to the inlet of the factory fuel filter and cut the hose to length, approximately 25mm past the
end of the inlet barb
25. Install the last 9.89mm female quick disconnect fitting in the end of the same fuel hose and secure with a hose clamp.
Connect this hose to the inlet of the factory fuel filter and secure with a supplied hose clamp.
26. Using the supplied nylon cable ties carefully secure both fuel hoses, ensuring they are not kinked and cannot contact any
hot components.
27. Remove any loose tools from the work area
28. Turn the ignition key ON and allow the system to prime for approximately 30-60 seconds, repeat 4-6 times
29. Start and run the vehicle checking for leaks
30. Refer to supplementary instruction for water alarm connection
Connection from fuel tank
Connection to factory
fuel filter INLET

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Completed installation of the ProVent® and PL150DP
End of Installation Guide