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EGR Valve: Removal

  1. Remove the collector cover.
    NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.
    1. Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
    2. Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.
      Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  3. Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly.
  4. Loosen the bolt (B) which secures the air intake boot assembly to the collector cover bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Assembly Clamp And Bolt
    G08580897Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the air intake boot assembly, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot Assembly
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  6. Remove the starter. Refer to REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the EGR pipe from EGR valve and cylinder head.
  8. Remove the EGR valve from intake manifold.
    Fig 4: Identifying EGR Valve, Pipe And Related Components
    G05665298Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the connector from EGR valve.