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Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement European and North American Emissions

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1343726  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the electrical exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.
  3. Remove the EGR valve retaining bolts.
  4. Remove the EGR valve.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1343726  Size: SH
  1. Install the EGR valve with the retaining bolts and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  2. Connect the EGR valve electrical connector.
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement Non European Emissions

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1289437  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
  3. Remove the EGR valve retaining bolts.
  4. Remove the EGR valve.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1289457  Size: SH
  1. Install the EGR valve with the retaining bolts and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  2. Disconnect the vacuum hose to the EGR valve.
  3. Connect the EGR valve electrical connector.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.