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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2002 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.5L 🢒 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Inlet Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 297385 Size: SH
  1. Remove the mounting bolt (2) that attaches the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) inlet pipe flange to the coolant crossover assembly (5).
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. If equipped with AIR remove the transmission oil level indicator tube. Refer to Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65E.
  4. Remove the nut that attaches the EGR inlet pipe flare to the rear exhaust manifold.
  5. Remove the EGR inlet pipe.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 297385 Size: SH
  1. Install the EGR inlet pipe.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Attach the EGR inlet pipe nut (3) to the rear exhaust manifold (4).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  3. If equipped with AIR, install the transmission oil level indicator tube. Refer to Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65E.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the flange mounting bolt (2) to the coolant crossover assembly (5).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).