Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - Removal

REMOVAL





The electronic EGR valve and solenoid assembly is attached to the rear of the left cylinder head. An exhaust gas routing tube connects the EGR valve to the intake manifold.

1. Use a diagnostic scan tool to record any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
2. Remove the throttle body resonator.
3. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure Service and Repair
4. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.





5. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum hose (1) and the vapor canister purge hose (2) at the intake manifold.





6. Disconnect the EGR valve solenoid electrical connector (1).





7. Remove the EGR valve assembly retaining bolts (1).
8. Remove the EGR valve and the EGR routing tube from the engine as an assembly.
9. Remove and discard the metal gasket located between the cylinder head and the EGR valve assembly.





10. Remove the EGR valve routing tube retaining bolts (1) at the EGR valve assembly
11. Remove the EGR valve routing tube and discard the gasket.