EGR Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.







2. Disconnect the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve tube upper fitting.







3. Disconnect the EGR valve vacuum hose.







4. Remove the bolts and the EGR valve.
^ Discard the gasket.

INSTALLATION
1. Carefully clean both sealing surfaces.
^ Install a new gasket.

NOTE: The EGR valve sealing surfaces are soft metals.







2. Install the EGR valve.
Tighten the bolts in two stages:
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
^ Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.







3. Connect the EGR valve vacuum hose.







4. Connect the EGR valve to tube upper fitting.
5. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.