Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION (EGR) Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Connectors And Check Valve

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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the connector -1- from the bracket and disconnect it.

-- Remove the connector -2- and check valve -3- from the bracket.

-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD OVERVIEW .

Fig 2: Intake Manifold - Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the vacuum hose -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

-- Loosen the clamp -2- and press it towards the rear.

-- Loosen the clamp -4- and remove the coolant hose.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the EGR cooler upward from the supports.