2.7L - Lower Tube

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: EGR Valve & Upper/Lower Tube

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Disconnect negative battery cable.

Fig 2: Purge Solenoid
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Remove purge solenoid from bracket.

Fig 3: Relocating Purge Solenoid
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Relocate the purge solenoid.
Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector from EGR valve.

Fig 4: EGR Valve Mounting Bolts, EGR Valve & EGR Tube
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Remove the bolts from the lower tube to exhaust manifold.
Remove the lower tube bolts to EGR valve (3).
Remove lower tube from vehicle.
Clean gasket surfaces on the EGR valve. Note that any loose dirt can lodge between the pintle and the seat and cause valve leakage that will give a rough idle and depressed manifold vacuum.
Clean mounting surface.