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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the exhaust manifold-to-exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube fitting from the EGR valve.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  3. Disconnect the vacuum tube fitting from the EGR valve.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR valve.
    • Remove and discard the EGR valve gasket.
    • Carefully clean the EGR valve sealing surfaces.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      NOTE: The EGR valve sealing surfaces are soft metals. Do not reuse the EGR valve gasket.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.