EGR Control Solenoid: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




The electronic EGR valve and solenoid assembly (3) is attached to the front of the right cylinder head (1). An exhaust gas routing tube connects the EGR valve to the intake manifold.




1. Disconnect electrical connector (1) from EGR solenoid (2).
2. Remove two bolts (3) connecting EGR tube (4) to valve assembly.
3. Remove gasket located between EGR tube flange and EGR valve assembly.




4. Remove two mounting bolts (2).
5. Separate valve assembly (3) from cylinder head (1).
6. Remove and discard metal gasket located between cylinder head and valve assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Position a new metal gasket between cylinder head (1) and valve assembly (3).
2. Install two mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 20 ft.lbs. (27 N.m).
3. Clean EGR tube where it joins EGR valve.
4. Position new gasket between EGR tube flange and EGR valve assembly.
5. Install two bolts (3) connecting EGR tube (4) to valve assembly (2). Tighten bolts to 20 ft.lbs. (27 N.m).
6. Connect electrical connector (1) to EGR solenoid (2).