EGR Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

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

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

-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the vacuum hose -3-.

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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 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler upward from the supports.

NOTE:

Ignore item -3-.