Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID article.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - HYBRID article.
- Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.
- Disconnect the coolant hose from the EGR valve.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR valve.
- Discard the gasket.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Clean and inspect the EGR gasket mating surfaces.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID article.