EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE







Removal and Installation

All vehicles
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the battery tray.







3. Loosen the clamps, disconnect the vent tube and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

4. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.

2.0L engines







5. If equipped, disconnect and position the secondary air injection (AIR) valve inlet hose aside.

All vehicles
6. Disconnect the EGR valve coolant hose.
7. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR valve.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. NOTE: Clean and inspect the gasket mating surfaces.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

9. Fill and bleed the cooling system.