EGR Pipe: Removal

Remove the collector cover.
1. Remove the clip (A).
2. Hold the shaded area (B) by hand and carefully pull the RH side (C) upward.
3. Hold the shaded area (D) by hand and carefully pull the LH side (E) upward.
Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip, and place the brake booster vacuum hose aside so that it does not interfere with the work.

Fig 2: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose From Clip
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Remove the bolts which secure the EGR pipe to the intake manifold and EGR control valve, and remove the EGR pipe.

Fig 3: Locating EGR Pipe Bolts

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