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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012ESCAPE 4WD L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSEXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATIONEGR VALVESERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.5L
EGR Valve: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.
2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe.
3. Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.
4. Release the clamp and remove the coolant hose from the EGR valve.
5. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR valve.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
6. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve gasket.
NOTE: If there is no residual gasket material present, metal surface prep can be used to clean and prepare the surfaces
NOTE: Do not reuse the EGR valve gasket.
Remove and discard the EGR valve gasket.
- Clean and inspect the EGR gasket mating surfaces.
7. NOTE: Install a new EGR valve gasket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
8. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.
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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.