Left Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION Valve (G1899449): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustration showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Remove the air deflector.
Refer to the appropriate repair information
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING
Remove the left air cleaner.
Refer to: LEFT AIR CLEANER
Remove the left secondary bulkhead panel.
Refer to: SECONDARY BULKHEAD LEFT PANEL - TDV6 3.0L DIESEL
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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Disconnect the upper coolant hose.
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Disconnect the wiring harness.
NOTE: Discard the tube clamp.

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Disconnect the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve inlet tube.
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Reposition the breather.
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

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Disconnect the lower coolant hose.
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Disconnect the EGR valve outlet tube.
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Remove the EGR valve.