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Removal & Installation

Remove the engine appearance cover. Remove the components in the order indicated. See Fig 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: To identify figure symbols, see Figure.
Fig 1: Removing EGR System Module & EGR System Module Tube-To-Exhaust Manifold
G00234494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Removal Notes

  1. Item 3: EGR System Module Removal Note

    Remove the vacuum harness. See Fig 2. Disconnect the EGR system module-to-exhaust manifold tube from the EGR system module. See Fig 3.
  2. Item 5: Intake Manifold Removal Note

    Remove the intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD  under AIR INDUCTION SYSTEMS.
Fig 2: Removing EGR Vacuum Harness
G00234495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 3: Disconnecting EGR System Module-To-Exhaust Manifold Tube From EGR System Module
G00234496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Installation Notes

  1. Item 5: Intake Manifold Installation Note

    Install the intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD  under AIR INDUCTION SYSTEMS.
  2. Item 3: EGR System Module Installation Note

    Connect the EGR system module-to-exhaust manifold tube to the EGR system module. See Fig 3. Install the vacuum harness. See Fig 2.