Exhaust Gas Recirculation: Service and Repair

EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE

Removal and Installation

Exploded View EM-22:

REMOVAL





1. Remove the engine cover using power tool.
2. Remove air cleaner case (upper), mass air flow sensor, and air cleaner to electric throttle control actuator tube as an assembly.
3. Partially drain the coolant when the engine is cool.

CAUTION: Cover any engine openings to avoid the entry of any foreign material.

4. Disconnect the EGR temperature sensor electrical connector and bracket.
5. If necessary, remove the EGR temperature sensor.
6. Disconnect the EGR volume control valve electrical connector.
7. Remove the EGR tube [to intake manifold collector (lower) bolts at the intake manifold collector (lower).
8. Remove the EGR tube (to intake manifold collector (lower) bolts at the EGR volume control valve and remove the tube.
9. Loosen the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) to EGR volume control valve.
10. If necessary remove the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) as follows:
a. Remove the cowl top and cowl top extension.
b. Disconnect the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) to EGR volume control valve fitting.
c. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 1).
d. Remove the RH heat shield.
e. Remove the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) to exhaust manifold fitting.
11. Disconnect the coolant lines at the EGR volume control valve.
12. Remove the EGR volume control valve bolts and the valve.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.





^ Tighten the RH heat shield bolts to specification.