EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE

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Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the EGR valve tube-to-EGR valve upper fitting.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

2. Disconnect the vacuum tube fitting from the EGR valve.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR valve.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve gasket.

NOTE:
- If there is no residual gasket material present, metal surface prep can be used to clean and prepare the surfaces
- Do not reuse the EGR valve gasket.

Remove and discard the EGR valve gasket.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.