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EGR Valve: Service and Repair

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.





3. To remove individual components, carry out only the listed steps.

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4. Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated.

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5. Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 13: EGR Valve Gasket Removal Note

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

Carefully clean the EGR sealing surfaces.
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