Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

EGR Valve: Service and Repair




Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.
3. Remove the EGR valve retaining bolts.
4. Remove the EGR valve.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the EGR valve with the bolts.

Tighten the electrical EGR valve retaining bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

2. Connect the EGR valve electrical connector.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.