Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve - Removal

REMOVAL





The electronic EGR valve and solenoid assembly (1) is attached to the rear of the right cylinder head (2).

1. Use a diagnostic scan tool to record any DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

An exhaust gas routing tube (5) connects the EGR valve (1) to the intake manifold.

3. Remove two flange mounting bolts (3) at intake manifold.





4. Remove two flange bolts (3) at solenoid (2).
5. Separate tube (4) from solenoid (2). Slip opposite end of tube (4) from intake manifold.
6. Remove and discard gasket (5) located between EGR valve solenoid and tube flange.





7. Disconnect electrical connector (6) at solenoid (1).





8. Remove two EGR solenoid/valve mounting bolts (6).
9. Remove solenoid/valve assembly (2) from rear of cylinder head.
10. Remove and discard gasket located between EGR solenoid/valve and cylinder head.