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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FOCUS L4-2.3L VIN ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSEXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATIONEGR VALVESERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Ford Focus L4-2.3L VIN Z
EGR Valve: Service and Repair
2007 Ford Focus L4-2.3L VIN ZSECTION Service and Repair
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the battery tray.
3. Loosen the clamps, disconnect the vent tube and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
4. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.
2.0L engines
5. If equipped, disconnect and position the secondary air injection (AIR) valve inlet hose aside.
All vehicles
6. Disconnect the EGR valve coolant hose.
7. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR valve.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
8. NOTE: Clean and inspect the gasket mating surfaces.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the battery tray.
3. Loosen the clamps, disconnect the vent tube and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
4. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.
2.0L engines
5. If equipped, disconnect and position the secondary air injection (AIR) valve inlet hose aside.
All vehicles
6. Disconnect the EGR valve coolant hose.
7. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR valve.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
8. NOTE: Clean and inspect the gasket mating surfaces.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
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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.