E 250 V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
EGR Valve: Service and Repair
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
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Disconnect the vacuum line.
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Disconnect the EGR valve tube fitting.
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Remove the bolts.
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Discard the gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. NOTE: The EGR valve sealing surfaces are soft metals.
Carefully clean both sealing surfaces.
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Install a new EGR gasket.
2. Install the EGR valve.
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Tighten the bolts in two stages.
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Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
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Stage 2: Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees.
3. Connect the EGR valve.
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Connect the EGR valve tube fitting.
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Connect the vacuum line.
