LX 450 L6-4.5L (1FZ-FE) (1996)
EGR Valve: Service and Repair
EGR VALVE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
1. Remove EGR vacuum modulator.
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Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses from the vacuum modulator.
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Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses from the EGR valve.
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Remove the bolt, the vacuum modulator and bracket assembly.
2. Remove EGR valve.
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Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EGR valve.
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Disconnect the engine clamp from the bracket.
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Loosen the EGR pipe union nut.
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Remove the 2 nuts holding the EGR valve to the air intake chamber.
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Remove the 2 stud bolts, EGR valve and gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. Reinstall EGR valve.
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Using 2 nuts, install the 2 stud bolts together with a new gasket and the EGR valve.
Torque: 9 N.m (90 kgf.cm. 78 in.lbf)
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Install the 2 nuts holding the EGR valve to the air intake chamber.
Torque: 18 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
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Tighten the union nut of the EGR pipe.
Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm. 47 ft.lbf)
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Connect the engine clamp to the bracket.
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Connect the vacuum hose to the EGR valve.
2. Reinstall EGR vacuum modulator.
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Install the vacuum modulator and bracket assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
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Connect the 2 vacuum hoses to the EGR valve.
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Connect the 2 vacuum hoses to the vacuum modulator.