Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
EGR Valve: Service and Repair
EGR Valve
REMOVAL
1. Remove Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve to exhaust manifold tube heat shield.
2. Disconnect EGR Valve to exhaust manifold tube from EGR valve.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose from EGR valve.
4. Remove EGR valve and EGR valve gasket from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean EGR valve sealing surfaces with a plastic-tipped scraper to remove any residual EGR valve gasket material.
NOTE: Do not tighten EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nut on EGR valve at this time.
2. Position EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube into EGR valve and loosely connect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nut to EGR valve.
3. Position EGR valve gasket and EGR valve.
4. Install two bolts retaining EGR valve. Tighten bolt to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb ft).
5. Install EGR to exhaust manifold tube heat shield. Tighten retaining nuts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb in).
6. Connect vacuum hose to EGR valve.