Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Unclip the 3 wiring harness clips (1) from the exhaust gas recirculation pipe bracket (2).
- Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation valve wiring harness plug.
- Remove the 3 exhaust pressure sensor pipe bolts (3, 6).
- Push the exhaust pressure sensor pipe (5) slightly upwards, to reach the upper exhaust gas recirculation valve bolt.
- Remove the 2 exhaust gas recirculation valve bolts (4).
- Remove the exhaust gas recirculation valve (3).
- Remove the exhaust gas recirculation valve flat washer (5).
- Remove the 4 closing plate bolts (2).
- Remove the closing plate (1).
- Clean the surface with soft cloth.
NOTE:
Place a basin underneath.