EGR Valve: Testing and Inspection

1. REMOVE EGR PIPE.
- Loosen the union nut of the EGR pipe.
- Remove the 2 bolts, EGR pipe and gasket.
2. REMOVE EGR GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR.





3. REMOVE EGR VALVE.
- Disconnect the following hoses from the EGR valve:
- Vacuum hose
- Pressure hose





- Remove the 2 nuts, EGR valve and gasket.





4. INSPECT EGR VALVE.
- Check for sticking and heavy carbon deposits.
- If a problem is found, replace the EGR valve.





5. REINSTALL EGR VALVE.
- Place a new gasket on the intake air connector.
- Install the EGR valve with the 2 nuts.

Torque: 21 Nm (15 ft lb)





- Connect the following hoses to the EGR valve:
- Vacuum hose
- Pressure hose
6. REINSTALL EGR GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR.

Torque: 20 Nm (14 ft lb)





7. REINSTALL EGR PIPE.
- Temporarily install the union nut of the EGR pipe.
- Install a new gasket and the EGR pipe with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 21 Nm (15 ft lb)

- Tighten the union nut of the EGR pipe.

Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft lb)