how to change egr valve on 1994 mercury cougar v8

[jazz1186]

Does anyone know how to remove the egr valve it is really pressed up against the firewall of the cougar i cant even see the bolts that are holding it in? i appreciate any help... Thanx

[Catholic Damage]

EGR Component Location






Removal


Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
NOTE: Hold EGR valve tube to manifold connector with a wrench while disconnecting EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube.

CAUTION: Use care not to damage EGR valve tube to manifold connector.



Disconnect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube from EGR valve and EGR valve tube to manifold connector.
Lower vehicle.
Disconnect EGR pressure valve sensor hoses from EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube.
Disconnect vacuum hose from EGR valve.
Remove two retaining bolts from EGR valve.
Remove EGR valve, EGR valve gasket and EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube from vehicle.
INSTILLATION


Clean intake manifold sealing surface with a plastic tipped scraper to remove any residual EGR valve gasket material.
NOTE: Do not tighten EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nut on EGR valve at this time.



Position EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube into EGR valve and loosely connect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nut to EGR valve.
Position EGR valve gasket, EGR valve and EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube into vehicle.
Install two bolts retaining EGR valve to intake manifold. Tighten bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft lb) .
Connect vacuum hose to EGR valve.
Connect EGR pressure valve sensor hoses to EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube.
Raise vehicle.
NOTE: Hold EGR valve tube to manifold connector with a wrench while tightening EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nut.



Connect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube to EGR valve tube to manifold connector. Tighten EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nuts to 35-45 Nm (26-33 ft lb) .
Lower vehicle.
Install air cleaner outlet tube.

[jazz1186]

Thanks catholic damage you wouldnt happen to know how to change the pressure vale too would you?

[Catholic Damage]

Thanks catholic damage you wouldnt happen to know how to change the pressure vale too would you?

i have no idea what youre talking about.