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For 1990-2009 cars only

Cleaning Procedure

  1. Clean the water crossover in solvent.
  2. Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  3. Dry the water crossover with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure


    Object Number: 483177  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the water crossover for corrosion or damage to the gasket sealing surfaces (1).

  2. Object Number: 483175  Size: SH
  3. Inspect the water crossover for the following:
  4. • Corrosion or damage to the seal/gasket sealing surfaces for the following:
       - EGR valve (2)
       - EGR inlet pipe (5)
       - EGR outlet pipe (9)
    • Corrosion or damage to the threads for the following connections:
       - EGR valve studs (3)
       - EGR inlet pipe bolt (6)
       - EGR outlet pipe bolt (10)
    • Corrosion or damage to the throttle body heater pipe (1)
    • Corrosion or damage to the heater hose outlet fitting (4)
    • Corrosion or damage to the fastener bosses (7)
    • Corrosion or damage to the radiator hose outlet (8)
    • Corrosion or restrictions within the engine coolant passages
    • Corrosion or restrictions within the EGR passages
  5. Repair or replace the water crossover as necessary.