Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Removal/Installation -3.0L

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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L

1. Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.

2. Disconnect the exhaust manifold-to-EGR valve tube fitting from the EGR valve.

- To install, tighten to 40 Nm {4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf}.

3. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR valve.

- To install, tighten to 25 Nm {2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf}.

4. Remove and discard the EGR valve gasket.

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.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.