Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - 4.6L: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Carefully clean both sealing surfaces.
- Install a new EGR gasket.
- Install the EGR valve.
- Tighten the bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees.
- Tighten the bolts in two stages.
- Connect the EGR valve.
- Connect the EGR valve tube fitting.
- Connect the vacuum line.
- Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
NOTE:
The EGR valve sealing surfaces are soft metals.