EGR Pipe: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clamps And Clip
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 3: Removing The Air Intake Boot
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Remove the EGR pipe assembly from the water pipe assembly and the cylinder head RH.

Fig 4: Locating EGR Pipe Mounting Bolts
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Remove the EGR pipe from EGR pipe adapter.

Fig 5: Locating EGR Pipe Mounting Nuts
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Disconnect the connector from the throttle body.

Fig 6: Locating Throttle Body Connector
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Remove the bolts which secure the throttle body and the blow-by hose stay to the intake manifold, and tilt the throttle body to the rear side of vehicle.

Fig 7: Locating Throttle Body Mounting Bolts
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Remove the bolts and nuts that hold the EGR pipe to the intake manifold and the water pipe assembly, and remove the EGR pipe.

Fig 8: Locating EGR Pipe Mounting Bolts
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