EGR Tube: Service and Repair
The contents of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB 07-1-122.0L SPI - EGR Tube Installation Procedure Update -- TSB 07-1-12
ISSUE
2000-2004 Focus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L SPI engine, have a revised service procedure for installing the EGR tube. This has been developed to prevent possible damage to the EGR tube during installation.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to prevent possible damage to the EGR tube during installation.
Disclaimer:
Disclaimer
EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE TUBE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
2. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback (DPFE) sensor vacuum tubes.
3. Detach the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.
4. Remove the EGR tube.
5. Remove and discard the EGR tube gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new tube gasket onto the exhaust manifold studs.
2. Position the tube in the EGR valve and slip the tube flange over the studs on the exhaust manifold.
3. Hold the tube flange flush against the exhaust manifold and hand tighten the slip nut into the EGR valve just until the tube is fully seated in the EGR valve.
4. Install the nuts onto the exhaust manifold studs and torque to specification 53 lb-in (6 Nm).
5. Final torque the slip nut to specification 29 lb-ft (40 Nm).