EGR VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF]

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1. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

2. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF].)

4. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [L8, LF].)

5. Remove the following parts:

  (1) Suspension tower bar (joint), (right side) and (left side) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (2) Wiper arm and blade (See WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (3) Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (4) Side cowl grille (See SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (5) Move the cooler pipe No.3 and heater pipe slightly out of the way. (L.H.D.)

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  (6) Service hole cover

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6. Remove the harness bracket.

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7. Disconnect the heater hose and move the heater hose slightly out of the way. (L.H.D.)

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8. Disconnect the EGR valve connector.

9. Set the SST to the EGR valve installation bolt.

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10. Remove both EGR valve installation bolts.

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11. Remove the EGR valve with the engine coolant hose.

12. Disconnect the engine coolant hose from the EGR valve.

13. Replace the EGR valve gasket.

14. Install in the reverse order of removal.