Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Inspect the heat shield mat for damages and replace if necessary.

If the heat shield mat is faulty, check the EGR Motor 2 -V339- for heat damage and if replace.

Replace the seals, screw-type clamps and hose clamps after removal.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps.

-- Install the hose -2- on the EGR cooler -1-.

Fig 1: Installed Location Of Guide Hose On EGR Cooler

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Installed position: The marking "EGR side" -arrow- points to the EGR cooler.

-- Pay attention that the air duct hose sits free of tension.

-- Install the EGR cooler -1- with the seal and clamp on the emissions control module.

Fig 2: Identifying EGR Cooler

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-- Turn the EGR cooler counterclockwise in direction of -arrow- and at the same time insert the hose -3- for the turbocharger -2-.

-- Bring the clamp -3- into the installed position, refer to Figure.

Fig 3: EGR Cooler - Tightening Specification And Sequence

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-- Tighten the threaded connections, refer to Figure.

-- Install the left coolant pipes, refer to LEFT COOLANT PIPES .