Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION (EGR) Valve Removal / Installation - 2.3L

Drain the cooling system. See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT - 2.3L .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.
Remove the rear driveshaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4X2) REMOVAL / INSTALLATION or PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4WD) REMOVAL / INSTALLATION .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Catalytic Converter To Muffler Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts retaining the catalytic converter to the muffler. Discard the exhaust converter outlet gasket.

Fig 3: Supporting Transmission With Transmission Jack
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NOTE:
- Manual transmission shown, automatic transmission similar.
Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.

Fig 4: Removing Crossmember Bolts
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Remove the six bolts (three on each side) retaining the crossmember to the frame.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Retaining Crossmember With Torque Specifications
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Remove the retaining nuts and the crossmember.
Lower the transmission enough to allow access to the EGR valve.

Fig 6: Disconnecting EGR Coolant Hose
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Disconnect the EGR coolant hose.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing EGR Valve With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts and the EGR valve.
- Discard the gasket.
  NOTE:
  - Clean the gasket mating surfaces and install new gaskets.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.