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EGR Valve: Service and Repair

Intake Plenum Service:




EGR And Solenoid Service:






NOTE: The air intake plenum must be removed in order to access the EGR valve.

PLENUM AND EGR REMOVAL:

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect throttle, transmission, and cruise control cables. Remove cable retaining bracket.
3. Remove the 4 throttle body retaining bolts.
4. Disconnect Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) valve electrical connectors.
5. Remove right intake air runner.
6. Remove air plenum retaining bolts.
7. Remove plenum and gaskets. (discard gaskets)
8. Remove EGR vacuum line.
9. Remove EGR retaining bolts.
10. Remove EGR valve.

INSTALLATION:

^ Install in reverse order of removal.