Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module electrical connector and vacuum connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the intake manifold shield.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the EGR tube fitting from the EGR system module.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR system module.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the EGR system module gasket and discard.
- Clean the mating surfaces of any residual gasket material.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new EGR system module gasket with the side that has the raised circle facing the intake manifold.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the EGR system module gasket.
NOTE:
If there is no residual gasket material present, metal surface prep can be used to clean and prepare the surfaces.