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Removal and Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module-to-exhaust manifold tube upper nut.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  4. Disconnect the EGR system module-to-exhaust manifold tube lower nut and remove the EGR system module-to-exhaust manifold tube.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  5. Disconnect the EGR system module electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the EGR system module vacuum connector.
  7. NOTE: The EGR system module gasket sealing surfaces are soft metals.
    NOTE: Do not reuse the EGR system module gasket.
  8. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR system module.
    • Remove and discard the EGR system module gasket.
    • Carefully clean the EGR system module gasket sealing surfaces.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new EGR system module gasket with the side with the raised circle facing the intake manifold.
      Fig 1: Identifying EGR System Module Gasket
      G04584136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.