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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Note: There is no gasket between the motor and the valve. However, some vehicles may have a thin metal spacer between the motor and the valve that appears to be a gasket. This spacer is used to correct for production variances in some valves and should be reinstalled with the new motor.


    Object Number: 1871112  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve motor.

  3. Object Number: 1873223  Size: SH
  4. Remove the EGR valve motor screws.
  5. Remove the EGR valve motor, and spacer (if equipped) from the EGR valve.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1873223  Size: SH
  1. Position the EGR spacer (if equipped), and NEW EGR valve motor to the EGR valve.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the EGR valve motor screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1871112  Size: SH
  5. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the EGR valve motor.
  6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  7. Cycle the ignition to relearn the new EGR valve motor pintle position.