If the vehicle is old enough to require cleaning the egr valve, you will be better served replacing it with a new one, giving your vehicle another 8 - 10 years free of egr problem. It involves quite an amount of labor to remove the egr valve, and 1 or 2 years later you are again faced with same problem. Better replace it at once, otherwise, look elsewhere for how to clean it.
I just replaced egr system (egr valve, egr solenoid, and egr vsv) on my 2001 Toyota Camry and am getting ready to do the same for my Mercury Villager 1998.I have read other posts that state that check engine light goes off after replacing the egr valve.
Hyacinth.
i asked the question how would i know the answer
On the EGR valve assembly.
On the EGR valve assembly.
EGR Flow malfunction
In my Experience the egr value is located on top of the intake near the tpi unit.
Attached to the back side of the throttle body.
The EGR Valve is located just below the firewall lip top center of the engine compartment.
Mounted to the rear side of the throttle body assembly.
dont even bother trying to clean egr just buy a replacement they are cheap
I'm not aware that part was installed on Villagers. It would be on the EGR valve if it was.
pull it off and clean with some carb cleaner
The EGR valve is located on the top of the intake manifold rearward of the throttle crank under the cowl. If you suspect a problem with the system, you may want to check the EGR control solenoid, the EGR control backpressure transducer and all vacuum hoses.