EGR Tube: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe bracket retaining fastener.
2. Loosen the pipe fittings at both ends of the EGR pipe.
3. Remove the EGR pipe.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the EGR pipe in the proper location and start the pipe fittings by hand. Do not fully tighten at this step.
2. Ensure that the EGR pipe fittings are correctly lined up on the adapters to the exhaust and intake manifolds.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notices in Service Precautions.

3. Tighten the EGR pipe fitting to the exhaust manifold.

Tighten
Tighten the EGR pipe fitting to the exhaust manifold to 30N.m (22 lb ft).

4. Tighten the EGR pipe fitting to the intake manifold.

Tighten
Tighten the EGR pipe fitting to the intake manifold to 25N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the EGR pipe bracket retaining fastener.

Tighten
Tighten the fastener to 25N.m (18 lb ft).