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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSEXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATIONEGR VALVESERVICE AND REPAIREGR VALVE REPLACEMENT
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
EGR Valve Replacement
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION EGR Valve Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the solenoid.
2. Remove the two mounting bolts from the base of the EGR valve.
3. Remove the EGR Valve.
^ Inspect the EGR passages in the crossover water pump housing for deposits.
^ Clean the EGR passages as needed.
4. Clean the mounting surface for the EGR valve.
Installation Procedure
1. Install cleaned or replacement EGR valve using a new gasket.
2. Install the two mounting bolts at base of EGR valve. Tighten the 2 mounting bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. Connect the electrical connector to EGR solenoid.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the solenoid.
2. Remove the two mounting bolts from the base of the EGR valve.
3. Remove the EGR Valve.
^ Inspect the EGR passages in the crossover water pump housing for deposits.
^ Clean the EGR passages as needed.
4. Clean the mounting surface for the EGR valve.
Installation Procedure
1. Install cleaned or replacement EGR valve using a new gasket.
2. Install the two mounting bolts at base of EGR valve. Tighten the 2 mounting bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. Connect the electrical connector to EGR solenoid.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.