RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
EGR Valve: Service and Repair
Removal
2GR-FXE EMISSION CONTROL: EGR VALVE: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Motor/Service and Repair/Front Wiper
Motor/Removal.
2. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (w/ Air Suspension) See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Suspension Strut / Shock
Absorber/Service and Repair/Front Shock Absorber (w/ Air Suspension)/Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP RH
HINT
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
4. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Brakes and Traction Control/Hydraulic System/Brake Master Cylinder/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
5. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine) See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Coolant/Service and Repair/Coolant (for Engine)
6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal
7. REMOVE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 nuts.
(b) Disconnect the 2 water hoses and connector.
(c) Remove the 2 nuts.
(d) Using an E8 "TORX" wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts.
(e) Remove the EGR valve assembly and 2 gaskets.