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EGR Valve: Service and Repair

Digital EGR Valve Assembly:






Remove or Disconnect
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Electrical connector at solenoid.
3. Two base to flange bolts/screws.
4. Digital EGR valve.

Install or Connect
1. EGR valve gasket with "UP" readable after positioning on adapter.
2. EGR valve assembly.
3. Two bolts/screws. Finger tight.
4. Negative battery cable.

^IMPORTANT: When tightening the digital EGR valve bolts, they must be in the following sequence.

1. Torque each bolt/screw to 15 Nm (11 lb. ft.).
2. Apply additional torque to each bolt/screw to 30 Nm (22 lb .ft).