Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
EGR Electronic Vacuum Regulator Solenoid: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When battery voltage is removed from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), all learned values will be cleared and reset to
predetermined values. When battery voltage is restored to the PCM, the vehicle may exhibit certain driveability concerns. It will be necessary to
drive the vehicle to allow the PCM to relearn values for optimum driveability and performance
2. Disconnect electrical connector from EGR vacuum regulator solenoid.
3. Disconnect vacuum hoses from EGR vacuum regulator solenoid.
4. Remove EGR vacuum regulator solenoid nuts and EGR vacuum regulator solenoid.
INSTALLATION
1. Reverse the removal procedure.
2. Tighten the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid nuts to 8-12 N.m (71-106 lb in).
