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1975-79 Models

  1. Service EGR system every 12, 500 miles, as indicated by EGR maintenance reminder light. To do so, remove EGR valve and clean base of valve with wire brush.
  2. Hold valve diaphragm open and clean valve with spark plug cleaner at 30 second intervals until valve is clean. Remove all traces of carbon and cleaning compound with compressed air.
  3. Examine EGR ports in exhaust manifold. If heavy carbon deposits are present, remove and clean exhaust manifold. Install EGR valve and check all vacuum hoses for damage and proper routing.
  4. To reset EGR maintenance reminder light, locate maintenance indicator on speedometer cable (engine compartment side). Insert special key into resetting socket and turn key until percentage indicator reads zero (0).
    Fig 1: 1975-79 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
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