Ford Explorer: Engine Emission Control - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler

Removal

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

1. Drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the EGR valve.
   Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (303-08A Engine Emission Control - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the EGR back pressure sensor.
   Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Back Pressure Sensor (303-08A Engine Emission Control - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. Remove the fastener.
      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
   2. Remove the fastener and mounting bracket.
      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Remove the bolt and the coolant tube.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Loosen the clamp and detach the retainer.
   

1. • Remove the fasteners.
     Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
   • Remove and discard the gasket.
     

1. Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the retainer clips.
   

1. 1. Remove the fastener.
      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
   2. Remove the fastener and EGR mounting bracket.
      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Remove the fastener and position aside the coolant hose.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. • Remove the bolt.
     Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
   • Remove and discard the gasket.
     

Installation

1. • Tighten the bolts.
     Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
   • Install the new gasket.
     

1. • Tighten the bolts.
     Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
   • Install the new gasket.
     

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.