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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: There is no gasket between the motor and the valve. However, some vehicles may have a thin metal spacer between the motor and the valve that appears to be a gasket. This spacer is used to correct for production variances in some valves and should be reinstalled with the new motor.


    Object Number: 1335463  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve motor.

  3. Object Number: 1873599  Size: SH
  4. Remove the EGR valve motor screws.
  5. Remove the EGR valve motor, and spacer (if equipped) from the EGR valve.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1873599  Size: SH
  1. Position the EGR spacer (if equipped), and NEW EGR valve motor to the EGR valve.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the EGR valve motor screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1335463  Size: SH
  5. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the EGR valve motor.
  6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  7. Cycle the ignition to relearn the new EGR valve motor pintle position.