Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Remove the following items:
1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
2. Remove the fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
3. Remove the exhaust pressure sensor. Refer to: Exhaust Pressure Sensor .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Remove the engine appearance cover.

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Remove and discard the fastener. Position aside the bracket and fuel tube assembly.

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1. Disconnect EGR temperature sensor electrical connector.
2. Remove the wiring retainer.
3. Remove the retainer from the timing belt cover.
4. Remove the retainers and the EGR outlet tube.
- Remove and discard the outlet gaskets.
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Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

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Remove and discard the bolt. Disconnect and position aside the lower steering shaft.

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Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and the emission system control hose.
- Disconnect the wire retainers from the oil level indicator.
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- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and the emission system control hose.
- Disconnect the wire retainers from the oil level indicator.
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Detach the retainers and disconnect the coolant hose connector.

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Remove the oil level indicator.

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1. Remove the stud bolt.
2. Remove the bolt.
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1. Detach the retainer.
2. Detach the retainer.
3. Remove the fastener.
4. Pull the oil level indicator tube upwards to remove.
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Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.

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Remove the pin-type retainer. Remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.

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If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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Disconnect the block heater electrical connector and the retainer.

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Remove the lower radiator coolant tube bolt.

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NOTE: Lower radiator coolant tube removed for clarity.
1. Remove the hose clamp and position the aside hose. Remove the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Remove the heater coolant outlet tube.

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Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.

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1. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant bypass hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
2. Remove the bolts and the coolant bypass tube.
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Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.

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Remove the EGR cooler inlet tube bolts.

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1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the stud bolt.
3. Remove the bolts and EGR cooler assembly.
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Remove and discard the inlet tube gasket.

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Inspect the grommet and replace if necessary.

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NOTE: The removal of the EGR coolant inlet tube is only necessary if the EGR system module is being replaced.

Remove the bolt and the EGR coolant inlet tube.

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Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.

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