Removal and Installation
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module vacuum tube and electrical connector.
- Disconnect the EGR system module-to-exhaust manifold tube upper fitting.
- To install, tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 bolts, the EGR system module and the gasket. Discard the gasket.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Carefully clean the EGR system module sealing surfaces.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new gasket with the raised circle facing the throttle body adapter.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive disc or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the old gasket.
NOTE:
The EGR system module sealing surfaces are soft metals.