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EGR Control Solenoid: Service and Repair


EGR Control Assembly:






Remove or Disconnect:

1. Negative battery cable.

2. MAP sensor.

3. Electrical connector at solenoid.

4. Screw and solenoid.

5. Vacuum hoses.


Install or Connect:

1. Solenoid and bracket.


Tighten screw to 30 N-m (22 lb. ft.). Do not overtorque.

2. Vacuum hoses.

3. Electrical connector.

4. Position MAP sensor seal lubricated with a thin film of clean engine oil) into manifold assembly halfway insert MAP sensor nipple into seal seat sensor fully into seal and onto mounting surface.

5. MAP sensor screws.


Tighten: MAP sensor screws to 3 Nm (27 Ib..... in.). DO NOT OVER TORQUE!

6. Negative battery cable.