EGR Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine cover.






2. Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve.
1. Disconnect the vacuum line.
2. Disconnect the EGR valve tube fitting.
3. Remove the bolts.
^ Discard the gasket.

INSTALLATION
1. Carefully clean both sealing surfaces.
^ Install a new EGR gasket.

NOTE: The EGR valve sealing surfaces are soft metals.







2. Install the EGR valve.
^ Tighten the bolts in two stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
^ Stage 2: Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees.







3. Connect the EGR valve.
^ Connect the EGR valve tube fitting.
^ Connect the vacuum line.
4. Install the engine cover.