EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE

REMOVAL
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.







2. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve-to-exhaust manifold tube.
1 Remove the two differential pressure feedback EGR sensor hoses.
2 Disconnect the EGR valve tube fittings.







3. Disconnect the EGR valve vacuum hose.







4. Remove the two bolts and the EGR valve.
- Discard the gasket.

INSTALLATION

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

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







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







3. Connect the vacuum line.







4. Connect the EGR tube fittings.
1 Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor hoses.
2 Connect the EGR valve tube fittings.

5. Install the air cleaner outlet tube.