Valve, Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION (EGR) Cooler Bypass: Installation
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- Clean gasket mating surfaces on castings (4) and (15).
- Position EGR cooler bypass valve assembly (15) to EGR cooler (1).
- Position new gasket (3) between exhaust transfer connection castings (4) and bypass valve (15).
- Install bolts (5) and (14). Do not tighten bolts at this time.
- Install the inside bracket bolts (1). Tighten bolts (1) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the outside bracket bolts (2). Tighten bolts (2) to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Connect EGR bypass valve harness connector (1).
- Connect the exhaust pressure sensor wire harness connector (2).
- Tighten bolts (5) and (14) to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Install lower heat shield (9), bolts (10), and nut (8). Tighten nut/bolts to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install upper heat shield (6) and nuts (7). Tighten nuts to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Clean each end of EGR crossover tube and its connection points of any old gasket material.
- Install new gaskets to each end of the EGR crossover tube (2).
- Position EGR crossover tube (2) to engine.
- Install bolt (5) finger tight at center bottom of the EGR crossover tube.
- First, tighten EGR tube clamp (1) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.) then tighten clamp (3) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Tighten EGR crossover tube bolt (5) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Connect the EGR temperature sensor harness connector (4).
- Install the engine cover (3). Tighten bolts (1) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the engine oil dipstick (2).
- Connect and both negative battery cables.