Need Tips to remove the EGR valve on 2001 Solara 5sfe

[devilxavierz]

I was trying to remove the EGR valve so I can clean it. I got the 2 nuts off that connected to the intake but I was having a very hard time on taking off the one that connected to the EGR tube. It has a very tiny space. I could fit my socket in but I couldn't pull it. It literally took me 2 hours.....
Any tip that I can take that piece of shit out?

[JohnGD]

Use the box end of a combination wrench on the bolt, and turn the wrench by a hex-bit socket on the open end with an extension and ratchet. Watch the direction so you don't end up tightening.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece...set-67891.html

[fenixus]

do you mean the 10mm bolts to EGR exhaust pipe? I f yes then you can do them once you removed the valve together with pipe off the car. just unboltthe bottom end of that pipe from engine head. you will need a crescent key, like 6'' will do, it worked for me, but it takes a lot of elbow grease to remove the union nut (or whatever it's called) ... I actually could barely use my hand wrist for next week after removing and re-installing it ...

word of caution though, those damn 10mm head bolts from EGR valve to pipe like to rust and snap on loosening, so be careful.

[devilxavierz]

yeah, that's exactly what I meant and that damn thing is so tiny and the space is so little, once i fit a socket in their, i can barely turn that wrench. So your suggestion is to get under the car and remove the EGR tube?

[fenixus]

yes that's what I had to do after snapping one of those bolts while trying to unbolt EGR valve on engine

[devilxavierz]

the bolts that attach on the intake is not a big deal but the one that secure the tube and the valve is stupid. Im thinking of doing a EGR delete, suggestion?

[devilxavierz]

And because of that, my CEL is on and threw me P0300,P0401,P0402. All cause by this piece of shit