Avenger V6-2.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
EGR Tube: Service and Repair
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Tube - Installation
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Lower Tube
2.7L - LOWER TUBE
1. Install gasket (4) to EGR valve (5).
2. Install lower EGR tube (2) to vehicle.
3. Install lower EGR tube bolts (1) to EGR valve (5). Tighten bolts to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).
4. Install lower EGR tube nut (3) to exhaust manifold. Tighten nut to 70 Nm (51.5 ft. lbs.).
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Upper Tube
2.7L - UPPER TUBE
CAUTION: Do Not use metal scrapers when cleaning the mounting surface of the EGR valve. Damage from scratching the surface may cause
an improper seal.
CAUTION: Do not allow debris to enter the EGR valve when cleaning the mounting surface. Debris can lodge between the pintle and the seat
causing valve leakage that results in rough idle and depressed manifold vacuum.
1. Clean and inspect gasket sealing surfaces.
NOTE: Install new rubber silicone seals on intake manifold end of EGR tube any time it is removed from the intake manifold.
2. Install new silicone rubber seal (1) on the intake manifold end of the EGR tube. Position seal 17 mm (0.67 in.) from the tube flange.
