Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - 5.4L (2V): Installation

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NOTE: The EGR valve sealing surfaces are soft metals.

Carefully clean both sealing surfaces.
- Install a new EGR gasket and the EGR valve.
Install the EGR valve.
- Tighten the bolts in two stages.
  - Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  - Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    
    Fig 1: Installing EGR Valve
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the EGR valve tube upper fitting and EGR vacuum hose.

Fig 2: Connecting EGR Valve Tube Upper Fitting
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .