Removal and Installation Removal | -
Remove the exhaust manifold left-hand heat shield retaining bolts. | | -
Remove the exhaust manifold right-hand heat shield retaining bolts. | | -
Remove the catalytic converter heat shield retaining bolt. | | -
Remove the catalytic converter heat shield retaining bolt and position it to one side. | | -
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector. | | -
Disconnect the vacuum lines from the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube. | | -
Disconnect the vacuum line from the EGR valve. | | -
Detach the EGR valve tube from the exhaust manifold. | | -
CAUTION:Use vice jaw protectors. Secure the EGR valve in a vice and remove the EGR valve tube. - Discard the EGR valve tube.
| Installation | -
NOTE:Install a new EGR valve gasket and valve tube. To install, reverse the removal procedure. | | |