Removal - Upper Tube (2.7L)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Concorde, and 2003 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The EGR tube attaches to the intake manifold plenum on both sides of the throttle body and the EGR valve. See Figure.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air inlet tube and resonator. Remove throttle cable bracket and reposition.
- Remove EGR tube mounting screws at intake manifold plenum. See Figure. Remove EGR tube mounting screws at EGR valve. Remove EGR upper tube.
- When removing EGR upper tube assembly being careful not to drop the silicone rubber seals in the intake manifold. 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.