Typical EGR Valve

1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Typical EGR Valve
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Fig 1: Identifying Typical EGR Valve
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ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item Number Description
1 - Vacuum Connection from EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid
2 - Intake Manifold Connector
3 - Orifice Tube Connection
Fig 2: EGR Vacuum And EGR Flow Rate Graph
G06053877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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