EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EGR Valve Installation:

REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
2. Disconnect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve to exhaust manifold tube from EGR valve.

CAUTION: Use care not to damage EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube.

3. Disconnect vacuum hose from EGR valve.
4. Remove two EGR valve retaining bolts.
5. Remove EGR valve and gasket from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean intake manifold sealing surfaces with a plastic-tipped scraper to remove any residual EGR valve gasket material.
2. Position EGR valve gasket and EGR valve onto vehicle.
3. Install two bolts retaining EGR valve to intake manifold. Tighten bolts to 18-22 Nm (13-16 lb ft), then rotate an additional 85-95 degrees.
4. Connect vacuum hose to EGR valve.
5. Connect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube to EGR valve. Tighten EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nuts to 35-45 Nm (26-33 lb ft).
6. Install air cleaner outlet tube.