EGR VALVE REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (w/ Air Suspension)


    1. A01NN8K

      Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap.

  3. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

  4. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NLF6

      Disconnect the connector (w/ Windshield Deicer).

    2. Disengage the grommet and clamp, and separate the wire harness.

    3. A01NK8L

      Remove the 6 nuts, 4 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

  5. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)

    Note

    Do not remove the radiator cap sub-assembly, cylinder block drain cock plugs or radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator assembly are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns. (a) Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.


    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    2. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. (for Bank 1)

    3. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug. (for Bank 2, w/ Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug)

    4. Remove the radiator cap sub-assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Radiator Cap Sub-assembly *2 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for Bank 1)
      *3 Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug (for Bank 2, w/ Cylinder Block Drain Cock Plug) *4 Radiator Drain Cock Plug
      *5 Air Drain Cock Plug - -

      Tech Tips

      Collect the engine coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

  6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NL7M

      Hold the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the V-bank cover sub-assembly. Continue to raise the V-bank cover sub-assembly to disengage the 2 retainers on the rear of the V-bank cover sub-assembly and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear retainers at the same time may cause the V-bank cover sub-assembly to break.

  7. REMOVE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NN3R

      Remove the 2 nuts.

    2. A01NJP6

      Disconnect the 2 water hoses and connector.

    3. Remove the 2 nuts.

    4. Using an E8 "TORX" wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts.

    5. Remove the EGR valve assembly and 2 gaskets.