EGR Control Valve: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamp
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move the air intake boot to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot And Throttle Body
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Disconnect the connector from the EGR control valve.

Fig 4: Locating EGR Control Valve Connector
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Remove the EGR control valve from the water pipe assembly.

Fig 5: Locating EGR Control Valve Mounting Bolts
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