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EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM MODULE







Exploded View

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module vacuum tube and electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the EGR system module-to-exhaust manifold tube upper fitting.
- To install, tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).

4. Remove the 2 bolts, the EGR system module and the gasket. Discard the gasket.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

5. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive disc or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the old gasket.

NOTE: The EGR system module sealing surfaces are soft metals.

Carefully clean the EGR system module sealing surfaces.







6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new gasket with the raised circle facing the throttle body adapter.