Tube - Exhaust Gas Recirculate - 2.7L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean mounting surface.
- Install the lower tube to vehicle.
- Install the lower tube bolts to EGR valve (3).
- Install the lower tube bolts to exhaust manifold.
- Tighten the lower tube to EGR valve bolts (3) to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Tighten the lower tube to exhaust manifold bolts to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Connect the electrical connector to EGR valve and lock.
- Relocate the purge solenoid.
- Install purge solenoid to bracket.
- Connect negative battery cable.
CAUTION:
Do Not use metal scrapers when cleaning the mounting surface of the EGR valve. Damage from scratching the surface may cause an improper seal.
- Clean EGR tube mounting surface on the EGR valve.
- Install new gasket between the EGR valve and tube and install bolts (2). Tighten the upper tube to EGR valve bolts to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.).
1 - INNER EGR TUBE SEAL NOTE: Install new rubber silicone seals on intake manifold end of EGR tube any time it is removed from the intake manifold. - Verify the upper EGR tube seal (1) is positioned correctly on the EGR tube assembly.
1 - Item_1 2 - Item _2 NOTE: The EGR tube flange does not need to be flush with the intake manifold to be sealed. The EGR tube flange can be up to 2mm from intake manifold and still be sealed. This design allows the EGR tube position to vary with the tolerance stack up and remain properly sealed. - Install the EGR tube (3), and verify the seal is correctly positioned in the intake manifold.
- Connect the electrical connector to EGR valve and lock.
- Relocate the purge solenoid.
- Install purge solenoid to bracket.
- Connect negative battery cable.