EGR Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.
3. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube.
4. Remove the bolt retaining the pipe assembly from the EGR valve and carefully pull the pipe assembly back.
5. Remove the EGR valve retaining bolts.
6. Remove the EGR valve assembly.
7. Remove the gasket.
8. Clean the EGR valve mating surface.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the EGR valve with a new gasket to the intake manifold.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts through the EGR valve.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

3. Connect the pipe assembly to the EGR valve.
4. Install the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the transaxle fluid filler tube.
6. Connect the EGR valve electrical connector.