EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE

Removal and Installation

All vehicles
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the battery tray.







3. Loosen the clamps, disconnect the vent tube and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.







4. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.

2.0L engines







5. If equipped, disconnect and position the secondary air injection (AIR) valve inlet hose aside.

All vehicles







6. Disconnect the EGR valve coolant hose.







7. Remove the bolts and the EGR valve.

8. NOTE: Clean and inspect the gasket mating surfaces.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

9. Fill and bleed the cooling system.