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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSEXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATIONEGR ELECTRONIC VACUUM REGULATOR SOLENOIDSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
EGR Electronic Vacuum Regulator Solenoid: Service and Repair
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SOLENOID VALVE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove bolt which installs the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve on to the intake manifold.
2. Disconnect hoses and connector from the EGR solenoid valve.
NOTE: This figure shows the rear side of the intake manifold.
3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening Torque: 19.0 ± 5.0 N.m (13.7 ± 3.6 ft-lb).
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove bolt which installs the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve on to the intake manifold.
2. Disconnect hoses and connector from the EGR solenoid valve.
NOTE: This figure shows the rear side of the intake manifold.
3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening Torque: 19.0 ± 5.0 N.m (13.7 ± 3.6 ft-lb).
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.