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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Engine Harness Electrical Connectors
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  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield, if necessary. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
  3. Fig 2: Identifying EGR Bracket Shield Nuts
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  4. Remove the EGR bracket shield nuts.
  5. Remove the EGR bracket shield.
  6. Fig 3: View Of EGR Valve Bolts
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  7. Remove the EGR valve bolts.
  8. Remove the EGR valve.
  9. Remove and discard the EGR valve gasket.
  10. NOTE:

    Inspect the EGR passages in the water pump housing for deposits. Clean the EGR passages as needed. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Cleaning .

  11. Clean the EGR valve mounting surface.