EGR Motor -V338-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CASA, CASD: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the EGR Cooler Switch-Over Valve -N345- -item 1- from the bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Switch Over Valve -N345- -1- And Bolt -4-

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-- Loosen the bolt -4- a few turns.

NOTE:

Ignore items -2 and 3- and the -arrows-.

Fig 2: Locating The Clamp -Arrow- And Remove The Coolant Hose.

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-- Briefly open the coolant reservoir cap to reduce the residual pressure in the coolant system.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -arrow- to remove the coolant hose, if equipped.

-- Close open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set: VAS6122 .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

NOTE:

If the adjustment motor is tight due to coking, spray commercially available rust remover on the flange gap and let it stand for some time.

-- Remove the screws -arrows- and the EGR Motor -V338-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And EGR Motor

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