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EGR CONTROL SYSTEM, EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

F2-127prose procedure

Replacement

Replacement

  1. 1
    Remove the EGR control valve in the order shown below: (1) Battery and battery tray, (2) EGR hoses, (3) Vacuum hose, (4) EGR valve position sensor connector, (5) EGR valve and gasket.
    Exploded/installed view of the EGR valve mounting with tightening torques. Callouts: EGR VALVE, GASKET (REPLACE), bolt torque 19-25 N·m {1.9-2.6 kgf·m, 14-18 ft-lbf} for the upper fastener and 59-74 N·m {6.0-7.6 kgf·m, 44-54 ft-lbf} for the lower mounting. Units note: N·m {kgf·m, ft-lbf}.
  2. 2
    Install a new gasket, and then install the EGR valve in the revere order of removal.

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION

The evaporative emission control system consists of the separator, check-and-cut valve, two-way check valve, charcoal canister, purge solenoid valve, engine control module (ECM), and input devices. The amount of evaporative fumes introduced into the engine and burned is controlled by the solenoid valve to correspond to the engine's operating conditions. To maintain best engine performance, the solenoid valve is controlled by the ECM.

Operation

The purge solenoid valve is controlled by duty signals from the ECM to perform purging of the charcoal canister. Purging is done when these conditions are met: (1) After warm-up, (2) Driving in gear, (3) Accelerator pedal depressed (closed throttle position switch OFF), (4) Heated oxygen sensor functioning normally.
EGR valve upper bolt
186 - 245N·m
EGR valve lower mounting
579 - 726N·m

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