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 these hoses from the EGR valve:
(1) Vacuum hose
(2) 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 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lb.)

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

Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 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: 27 N.m (280 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lb.)

- Tighten the union nut of the EGR pipe.

Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lb.)