EGR Tube: Service and Repair

The EGR tube attaches to the intake manifold plenum behind the throttle body and to the EGR valve.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover and hose.

Fig.6 EGR Tube At Intake Manifold:

3. Remove screws attaching EGR tube to intake manifold.

Fig.7 EGR Tube At EGR Valve:

4. Remove EGR tube to EGR valve screws.
5. Remove EGR tube. Discard old gasket. If necessary clean EGR passage.

INSTALLATION
Use new gaskets on both ends of the EGR tube.
1. Loosely install the EGR tube and fasteners.
2. Tighten the EGR tube to intake manifold plenum screws to 11 Nm (95 in. lbs) torque.
3. Tighten the EGR tube to EGR valve screws to 11 Nm (95 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install the air cleaner cover and hose.
5. Install the negative battery cable.