EGR Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL







1. Remove the accelerator control splash shield.







2. Remove the nut and position the bracket aside.







3. Disconnect the EGR valve vacuum line and disconnect the EGR valve tube upper fitting.







4. Remove the two bolts and remove the EGR valve.
^ Discard the gasket.

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

NOTE: The EGR valve sealing surfaces are soft metals.







2. Install the EGR valve.
^ Tighten the two 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.
^ Connect the vacuum line.







4. Position the bracket and install the nut.







5. Position the accelerator control splash shield and install the bolts.