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EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE

REMOVAL







1. Remove the appearance cover.







2. Remove the clean air tubes.







3. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid vacuum and electrical connections.







4. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR system vacuum and electrical connections.







5. Disconnect the EGR valve vacuum hose and the EGR tube upper fitting.







6. Remove the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid bracket.







7. Remove the bolts and the EGR valve.
- Discard the gasket

INSTALLATION

1. NOTE: The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve sealing surfaces are soft metals.

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







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. Install the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid bracket.







4. Connect the EGR valve vacuum hose and the EGR tube upper fitting.







5. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR system vacuum and electrical connections.







6. Connect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid vacuum and electrical connections.







7. Install the clean air tubes.







8. Install the appearance cover.