HELP! How do I remove connector????

[rstinnett]

I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how to remove the electrical connector on the EGR valve assembly...

Picture attached of the beast...

HELP!

[Kevin - Blown 95 TA]

Well, you first got to remove the keeper which is that plastic thingy on a srtap. That keeps it from ever rattling loose. Get that out first then you still might need to push a tab back, but it will be doable.

[rstinnett]

I figured it out... it's a Homer Simpson "DUH!" moment... just reach around to the right hand side of it and you can "push in" on the tab and release it.

Having said that, I replaced my EGR valve (it needed it, didn't feel like fooling with it to clean it) and I noticed that the part that the valve itself sits on (the u-looking thing) was CAKED with carbon deposits.

Any ideas on how to clean that out without getting carbon into the engine itself?

Rob

[Rob B (shoebox)]

Use a shop vac while you dislodge any particles that might go into the engine.

[rstinnett]

Originally posted by Rob B (shoebox)
Use a shop vac while you dislodge any particles that might go into the engine.

What is the best way to loosen that stuff up? I could go at it with a stiff wire, but that would take a long time I fear -- it's pretty hard stuff.