Ford Escape: Engine Emission Control / Removal and Installation - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Inlet Tube

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. • Remove the fasteners.
     
   • Remove the EGR cooler inlet tube, remove and discard the gaskets.
     

Installation

1. Clean and inspect the gasket surface and the studs. Replace the studs if necessary.
   Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

1. • Install the new gaskets.
     
   • Install the EGR cooler inlet tube, hand tighten them at this stage.
     

1. Tighten in the sequence shown.
   Torque:
      1:   89 lb.in (10 Nm)
      2:   18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
      1:   18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
      3:   89 lb.in (10 Nm)
      4:   18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
      3:   18 lb.ft (24 Nm)