How to clean an EGR valve | AUTODOC tips

How to change EGR valve on a car – replacement tutorial
Tools
Required tools:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Combination spanner
Impact socket
Torx bit
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Fender cover
Please note!
  • Poor quality fuel, engine oil in the combustion chambers, or improper air-fuel ratio cause contamination of the exhaust gas recirculation valve, which leads to its malfunctioning.
  1. 1.
    How to change EGR Valve - free PDF and video manuals
    Check your car repair manual for where your EGR valve is located and what components you need to remove to access the valve in order to detach it for cleaning or replacement.
    Important!
    In some cars, the valve is not blocked by other parts. In others, it's necessary to remove the engine cover, the throttle body, and the air filter hose and housing.
  2. 2.
    How to replace EGR - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  3. 3.
    Exhaust gas recirculation valve replacement on your car: free workshop manuals
    Detach the electrical connector, hoses, and pipes from the valve body.
  4. 4.
    Changing Exhaust recirculation valve by yourself
    Unscrew the fasteners of the valve body and remove it.
  5. 5.
    How to remove EGR - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Using a cloth and the cleaner, remove dirt from the valve mounting seat.
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