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EGR Tube: Service and Repair



Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water pump housing. The EGR valve inlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water pump housing.







1. Remove the EGR pipe bolt at the water pump housing.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
3. Loosen the EGR pipe nut at the exhaust manifold.
4. Remove the EGR valve pipe.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the EGR valve pipe to the exhaust manifold.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Tighten the EGR pipe nut at the exhaust manifold.

Tighten the nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the EGR valve pipe bolt at the water pump housing.

Tighten the bolt to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).