EGR Control Valve: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Terminal
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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 Clamps And Clip
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it 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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