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EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EGR CONTROL VALVE

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.






2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
3. Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
4. Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.






5. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.






6. Disconnect the connector from the EGR control valve.






7. Remove the EGR control valve from the water pipe assembly.






INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Use new O-rings and gaskets.

Tightening torque: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)






Tightening torque: 3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)