Where is the EGR valve located on a 2001 Mercury Sable - Taurus?

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Do not replace the EGR valve until you have read through the "Related Questions" below and confirmed it really has failed.AnswerChanged the EGR valve on my 2000 Sable, it is located directly behind the upper intake manifold, toward the firewall. Will need a small metric for 2 bolts (10mm?) and a large crescent wrench with a short handle (must be able to open past 1"--I found one at Meijer for about $5) Not a bad idea to buy a small pack of anti-seize from Autozone for $1. Valve itself is around $70. If for some reason this doesn't turn off your check engine code 401, then replace the sensor which sits to the left of the valve itself ($90) Good luck! AnswerVery easy. Two bolts (#10 metric) to the manifold, and the other end screws onto a pipe that you that loosen.

It's on top of the engine near the windshield and looks like a small flying saucer.

FIRST LOOK ON LINE WHAT A 99 Ford Taurus EGR VALVE LOOKS LIKE WILL HELP ALOT, BUT IT IS ON THE TOP AND REAR OF THE MANIFOLD BY THE FIREWALL IN THE MIDDLE, HELD ON BY TWO #10MM BOLTS AND A STEEL TUBE ASSY THAT GOES TO THE EXHAUST PIPE, REAL QUICK TO REMOVE,NOTE RUN MOTOR TO WARM UP EXHAUST PIPE TO MAKE THE STEEL TUBE HEX NUT EASY TO REMOVE

Follow the green plastic vacuum line from the EGR valve on your engine to a small black cplastic item, usually on the intake manifold. This will usually have one black and one green hard plastic vacuum line going to it. THIS is your solenoid.

egr locationUnderneath the hood on the back wall it looks like a spinning top or a little pot with a lid. The EGR switch is right next to it. The back of the engine is the sparks plugs and it is above that on the back wall. I have yet to get it fixed. Charlotte Vincent

IT IS LOCATED ON INTAKEMANIFOLD

I checked Autozone.com and they didnt have the location. BUT, an EGR valve is normally attached to the intake manifold with a hose/tube connecting it to the exhaust manifold. It seems it would also be attached to the solenoid that you replaced.