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Dodge Grand Caravan EGR Valve Q. Hi there, I own a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 liter V-6. I need to clean off the EGR valve. How do I go about this??? Thanks...

A. The EGR valve and Electrical EGR Transducer are serviced as an assembly. That's fairly easy. Here's how to do it.

REMOVAL:

1. Disconnect vacuum tube from electric EGR transducer. Inspect vacuum tube for damage.
2. Remove electrical connector from solenoid.
3. Remove EGR valve bolts from intake manifold.
4. Open EGR transducer clip and remove electric EGR transducer.
5. Remove EGR valve from intake manifold.
6. Clean gasket surface and discard old gasket. Check for any signs of leakage or cracked surfaces. Repair or replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION:

1. Assemble EGR valve with new gasket onto the intake manifold.
2. Install mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 22 Nm (200 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install electric EGR transducer in clip with orientation tab in slot and snap closed.
4. Reconnect vacuum hose and electrical connector to electrical EGR transducer.