Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and 2003 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Use protective gloves, or allow exhaust system to cool, before servicing exhaust system components.
A malfunction in Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system can set a DTC. For testing procedures and specifications, perform related DTC testing procedure. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 3.4L ALERO, GRAND AM, IMPALA & MONTE CARLO article.