I followed the hose from the valve cover to the intake assembly.

I removed the two torx screws that hold the housing to the intake.

This housing has two small diameter hoses (I read that these are to heat the PCV).

Now, I do not see the PCV valve. Is it in the housing? How is it removed?

Am I on the correct path to a successful PCV replacement on my 02 4.2?

 

I think you might not be looking at the PCV valve.

I remembered and old thread.....

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...pcv-valve.html

 

Well, on second thought, maybe you are loking at the PCV valve.

If this link works, here are some pics of replacement PCV valves.
Pcv Valve - 2002 Ford F-150 - AutoPartsWarehouse.com

Some PCV valves do have two nipples for connecting lines to, but I don't remember the 4.2 using that style.