Cooler, Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION (EGR): Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the front skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, REMOVAL .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the EGR tube. Refer to TUBE, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR), REMOVAL .

Fig 1: EGR Temperature Sensor & Wire Harness Connector
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Disconnect EGR temperature sensor wire harness connector (2).

Fig 2: EGR Valve Wire Harness Connector
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Disconnect the EGR valve wire harness connector (1).

Fig 3: EGR Cooler Vacuum Bypass Hose
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Disconnect the EGR cooler vacuum bypass hose (1).

Fig 4: Turbocharger-To-EGR Cooler Tube Bolts
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Remove bolts (1) the exhaust tube (2) to EGR cooler.

Fig 5: EGR Cooler Bypass Valve Support Bracket & Bolts
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Remove bolt (1) at the rear EGR cooler bypass valve support bracket (2).

Fig 6: Exploded View Of EGR & Cooler Assembly
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Remove bolts (1) and the EGR and cooler assembly (2).
Remove and discard O-ring seals (3, 5-6).

Fig 7: Cooler Assembly Bracket & Bolts
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If necessary, remove bolts (2) and the EGR cooler manifold (1).