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EGR Valve: Service and Repair

By-pass Hoses:





- Disconnect the following hoses:
1. Water by-pass hose (from IAC valve) from the EGR valve
2. Water by-pass hose (from rear water by-pass joint) from the EGR valve

EGR Fasteners:





- Remove the two nuts, EGR valve and gasket.


- Reverse procedure to install. Use new a new gasket and note the following torque value:

Torque value - 13 ft.lbs (18 N-m)