EGR Valve: Service and Repair

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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID










1. Drain the cooling system. See - Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. See - Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Removal/Installation.

3. Detach the 2 engine wiring harness retainer clips from the valve cover studs.

4. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.

5. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose from the EGR valve.

6. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR valve.

- To install, tighten to 20 Nm {2.0 kgf-m, 177 in-lbf}.

7. Remove and discard the EGR valve gasket.

- Clean and inspect the EGR gasket mating surfaces.

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.

NOTE: Do not reuse the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve gasket.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

9. Fill and bleed the cooling system. See - Removal and Replacement.