Looking for EGR complete removal how-to

[fridayman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fridayman]

As the title suggests, can anyone point me at a how-to guide to completely remove the EGR from my 1kz-te? I'm having an arse of a time trying to get the inlet manifold off, mainly due to the EGR, so just want to get rid of it altogether (it is already blocked).

Also, any tips for getting the inlet manifold off would be welcome. At the moment it is all loose, but the EGR is preventing it from pulling off. I have the EGR nuts off, but again, I can't pull the EGR away far enough. It looks like I need to undo the exhaust side as well, but the nuts on that side aren't moving at all.

[adrian5800 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close adrian5800]

There's a tube nut at the back of the egr valve holding the pipe from the exhaust manifold. 32mm spanner.
I wouldn't delete it. Obvious reasons

[fridayman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fridayman]

There's a tube nut at the back of the egr valve holding the pipe from the exhaust manifold. 32mm spanner.
I wouldn't delete it. Obvious reasons

Thanks. I've undone that now as well, but still can't get either the egr or inlet manifold off. I just can't get either past the studs, and I can't see how to get the studs out with the manifold or egr still in place...?

[adrian5800 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close adrian5800]

Is the egr pipe siezed in the valve?

[fridayman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fridayman]

Is the egr pipe siezed in the valve?

Please remind me to buy you a beer should we cross paths. Yes it was. A bit more force pulled it free. The inlet manifold is off now