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EGR Valve Cleaning

WARNING Appropriate eye protection should be worn when cleaning the EGR system to prevent injury to eyes.

CAUTION
- Do NOT wash the EGR valve in solvents or degreaser as permanent damage to the valve diaphragm may result.
- Sand blasting of the valve is not recommended since this can affect the operation of the valve.

REMOVE
- EGR valve

CLEAN/INSPECT
- With a wire wheel, buff the exhaust deposits from the mounting surface and around the valve.
- Look for exhaust deposits in the valve outlet. Remove deposit build up with a screwdriver.
- Clean the mounting surfaces of the intake manifold and valve assembly.

INSTALL
- EGR valve using new gasket.