Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
EGR Tube: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
2. Remove the EGR pipe bracket retaining fastener.
3. Loosen the pipe fittings at both ends of the EGR pipe.
4. Remove the EGR pipe.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the EGR pipe in the proper location and start the pipe fittings by hand. Do not fully tighten at this step.
2. Ensure that the EGR pipe fittings are correctly lined up on the adaptors to the exhaust and intake manifolds.
Tighten:
Tighten the EGR pipe fitting to exhaust manifold to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Tighten the EGR pipe fitting to intake manifold to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Tighten the fastener to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the EGR pipe bracket retaining fastener.
4. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
