Cooler, Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION (EGR): Installation

2024 Dodge and Ram Durango SXT Plus, RWDSECTION Installation
  1. Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
  2. Using a NEWΒ  gasket, install the EGR cooler and tighten the inlet flange bolts (1) to the proper specifications. Refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSΒ .
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  3. Install the lower bolts (1) securing the EGR cooler and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSΒ .
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  4. Install the outlet coolant hose (3) to the EGR cooler.
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  5. Install the inlet from pressurized coolant bottle hose (2), to the EGR cooler.
  6. Install the EGR inlet tube (2) to the EGR cooler (1).
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  7. Connect the EGR temperature sensor wire harness connector (1).
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  8. Install the generator. Refer to: 3.6L, GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
  9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to: 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L Engine - COOLING SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  10. Install the engine cover. Refer to 3.6L, COVER, ENGINE, INSTALLATION .
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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