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Removal And Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  3. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module-to-exhaust manifold tube upper nut.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  4. Disconnect the EGR system module-to-exhaust manifold tube lower nut and remove the EGR system module-to-exhaust manifold tube.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  5. Disconnect the EGR system module electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the EGR system module vacuum connector.
  7. NOTE: The EGR system module gasket sealing surfaces are soft metals.
    NOTE: Do not reuse the EGR system module gasket.
  8. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR system module.
    • Remove and discard the EGR system module gasket.
    • Carefully clean the EGR system module gasket sealing surfaces.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new EGR system module gasket with the side with the raised circle facing the intake manifold.
  10. Fig 1: Identifying EGR System Module Gasket
    G04584136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.