"Dave Horoschak" wrote:
> Does anyone know where I can find the instructions for
> replacing the EGR
> valve in a 96 Explorer V8? None of the typical manuals
> (Chiltons,
> Haynes) cover the V8 in enough detail for this to be included.
>
> Thanks.
> - Dave

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.

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