Removal And Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Disconnect the EGR cooler coolant hose (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting EGR Cooler Coolant Hose
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Disconnect the heater pump coolant hose (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Heater Pump Coolant Hose
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Remove the exhaust manifold.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "EXHAUST MANIFOLD ")
Remove the EGR cooler (A).
Tightening Torque :

18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Removing EGR Cooler
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")