Firebird V8-350 57L VIN P SFI (1996) - EGR Valve Component Information
EGR Valve: Service and Repair
EGR Valve Service
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Vacuum line.
2. Retaining nuts.
3. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve.
INSPECT
If EGR passages in the inlet manifold indicate excessive build-up of deposits, the passages should be cleaned. Care should be taken to ensure that
all loose particles are completely removed to prevent them from clogging the EGR valve or from being ingested into the engine.
CLEAN
1. With a wire wheel, buff the exhaust deposits from the mounting surface and around the valve.
2. Look for exhaust deposits in the valve outlet. Remove deposit build-up with a screwdriver.
3. Clean mounting surfaces of intake manifold and valve assembly.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. EGR valve on intake manifold using a new gasket
Tighten
Bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
2. Vacuum hose to valve