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EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE

REMOVAL







1. Remove the appearance cover.







2. Remove the appearance cover bracket.







3. Disconnect the following:
- Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve vacuum hose.
- Evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge solenoid vapor hose.







4. Remove the brake booster bracket and tube.







5. Disconnect the EGR valve tube upper fitting.







6. Remove the EGR valve. Discard the gasket.

INSTALLATION

1. NOTE: The EGR valve sealing surfaces are soft metals.

Carefully clean both sealing surfaces.
- Install a new gasket.







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







3. Connect the EGR valve tube upper fitting.







4. Install the brake booster bracket and tube.







5. Connect the following:
- EGR valve vacuum hose.
- EVAP canister purge solenoid vapor hose.







6. Install the appearance cover bracket.







7. Install the appearance cover.
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