"Frank" wrote:
> I had my EGR valve, EGR sensor and the Vaccum control valve on
> my 96 V8 Explorer replaced by the dealer and it cost over
> $300. I felt ripped off. Since I requested my original parts
> to be saved, I feel confident in doing it myself next time.
>
> The following the is the procedure that I would use. Buy parts
> or examine the parts used. From this examination it can be
> seen that the EGR sensor mounts on the back of the EGR value
> by three small nuts. Before starting I WOULD DISCONNECT THE
> BATTERY FIRST. I would carefully remove these three nuts first
> and then remove the electrical connector from the
> sensor(because it is held top and bottom by the electrical
> connector's slip clips, I see that I can't easily get to the
> lower clip when the sensor is mounted on the back of the EGR
> Valve). Although the quarters are tight, the bottom retaining
> bolt or nut on the EGR Valve should be now be accessible with
> either a universal joint/socket combination or a special
> purpose wrench. After removing the EGR valve and cleaning the
> surface. The installation of a new EGR could be done in
> reverse order. I would attach the electrical cable to the EGR
> sensor after it is mounted to the back of the EGR valve. This
> way should allow me more room to install the three small EGR
> sensor nuts. Although, I haven't performed the above
> installation myself this is the approach I would use if my EGR
> valve needs replacement again.

I need to clean my EGR valve because it is blocked. Im not sure where
it is under my hood but this is the most similar part compared to most
others.

So, is this my EGR Valve?

http://www.photohost.org/gallery/dat...92egrfront.jpg

http://www.photohost.org/gallery/dat...92egrright.jpg

http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/92egrleft.jpg