1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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3. REINSTALL CHECK VALVEHINT: Reinstall the check valve with the black port facing the
charcoal canister side.
(a)  Install the grommet to the check valve.
(b)  Install the check valve to the hose en

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
To reduce NOx emission, part of the exhaust gases are recirculated through\
 the EGR valve to the intake 
manifold to lower the maximum combustion t

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OPERATION (Contd)
EC±16±
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System 
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INSPECTION OF EGR SYSTEM (USA
Spec.)
INSPECT SYSTEM OPERATION
(a)  Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the check(ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
SST 09843±18020
(b)  Keep the engine at 3,500 rpm.
(

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INSPECTION OF EGR SYSTEM
(Exc. USA Spec.)
1. CHECK AND CLEAN FILTERS IN EGR VACUUMMODULATOR
(a)  Remove the cap and filter.
(b)  Check the filter for contamination or damage.
(c)  Using compressed ai

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INSPECTION OF VSV (Exc. USA Spec.)
1.  DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned

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(b)  Apply battery voltage across the terminals.
(c)  Check that the air flows from port E to the filter.
If operation is not as specified, replace the VSV.
4. REINSTALL VSV (a)  Install the VSV with

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COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF EGR VALVE
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) SystemEC±21 
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