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EGR Tube: Service and Repair

The EGR tube attaches to the intake manifold plenum.

REMOVAL

Fig.8 EGR Tube Stud Bolts:




1. Remove screws attaching EGR tube to intake manifold.
2. Remove EGR tube to EGR valve screws.

Fig.9 EGR Tube Seal:




3. Remove EGR tube. Clean gasket surfaces. Discard old gasket. If necessary, clean EGR passages. Do not loose the seal on EGR tube at intake manifold.

INSTALLATION
1. Loosely install the EGR tube and fasteners with new gaskets and seal in the proper location and the small tip facing the end of the tube.
2. Tighten the EGR tube to intake manifold plenum screws to 11 Nm (97 in. lbs) torque.
3. Tighten the EGR tube to EGR valve screws to 11 Nm (97 in. lbs.) torque.

NOTE: Make sure that the hoses are routed away from the hot EGR tube and Valve and clipped.