A: The first step to replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve requires the removal of any necessary fuel injector sight shield. First remove the engine harness electrical connector from the EGR Valve and then take out both egr bracket shield nuts along with the shield itself. Extract both EGR Valve bolts and the EGR Valve from its place before discarding the gasket used for the EGR Valve. The inspection of egr passages inside the water pump housing should be completed to remove accumulated deposits when needed. Apply cleaning to the EGR Valve mounting surface. Insert a new egr gasket into the egr installation while following the fastener notice and fasten the EGR Valve in place. Reinstall the egr bracket shield while tightening its nuts to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Fasten the EGR Valve bolts to 24 n.m (18 lb ft). Luke tops off the installation process by connecting the engine harness electrical connector to the EGR Valve and optionally reattaching the fuel injector sight shield.
Q: How to properly maintain the EGR Valve on Cadillac Eldorado?
A: Service of the EGR Valve starts with disconnecting the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) electrical connector then removing the EGR valve retaining nuts/bolts. Thoroughly inspect all passages in the crossover water pump housing before performing any necessary cleaning procedures. Start the first stage by removing and cleaning the mounting area where the EGR valve will install. The recently cleaned or new EGR valve installation requires a fresh gasket which should be put in place while adhering to the instructions provided under Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Reinstall the EGR valve retaining nuts/bolts while fastening them to 24 N.m (18 lb ft). Reconnect the EGR valve electrical connector as the last step.
Q: How to replace the EGR valve on Cadillac DeVille?
A: The first step to replace the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve involves disconnecting its electric connector and removing the heat shield nuts followed by the heat shield itself. Begin by checking the egr passages in the crossover water pump housing for deposits before cleaning the passages and proceed to remove the EGR Valve retaining nuts/bolts. Conduct cleaning on the mounting surface before you mount a new gasket and replace the EGR Valve unit. Begin by putting retaining nuts and bolts into place and tightening them to 24 n.m (18 lb ft) followed by fastening and securing the heat shield with its nuts at 9 n.m (80 lb in). Complete the procedure by connecting the electrical connector of the EGR Valve.