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Need to find and replace the DPFE-15 sensor. Dealership diagnosed when service engine light came on and saaid this is what needed replacing. Problem is I do not know where to find it on the engine.

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Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is designed to:

  • reintroduce exhaust gas into the combustion cycle.
  • lower combustion temperatures.
  • reduce the formation of oxides or nitrogen (NOX).
The amount of exhaust gas reintroduced and the timing of the cycle varies by calibration. Timing and volume are controlled by the following:
  • engine rpm
  • engine vacuum
  • exhaust system back pressure
  • engine coolant temperature
  • air charge temperature
  • throttle position
The EGR valve (EGR valve) (9D475) is vacuum-actuated. The vacuum hose routing diagram is shown on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal. The EGR system is a differential pressure feedback EGR Sensor system. Differential pressure feedback EGR Sensor is a subsonic closed loop EGR system. The differential pressure feedback EGR system:
  • monitors EGR flow rate by the pressure drop across the metering orifice located in the EGR tube.
  • uses a differential pressure feedback EGR sensor as the feedback device.
  • uses the EGR valve only as a pressure regulator, rather than a flow metering device.
  • controlled pressure is varied by the valve movement using vacuum output of the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid (9J459).
  • allows for a more accurate assessment of EGR flow requirements.


Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Flow Diagram


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Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor Removal
  1. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring (12A581) from Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor.
  1. Disconnect Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor hoses from EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube (9D477).
  1. Remove retaining nuts or bolts (depending upon application) and EGR Differential Pressure Feedback transducer.
Installation
  1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
  1. Tighten retaining nuts or bolts (depending upon application) to 5-7 Nm (45-61 lb-in).


    Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor, 3.0L (2V) Engine


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    Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor, 3.0L (4V) Engine



    Item Part Number Description 1 6049 RH Cylinder Head 2 - Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor 3 - Nut (2 Req'd) 4 - Stud Bolt 5 - Bolt (2 Req'd) 6 - Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor Bracket A - Tighten to 5-7 Nm (45-61 Lb-In) B - Tighten to 8-12 Nm (71-106 Lb-In)

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    Item Part Number Description 1 95607-05200 Nut 2 - EGR Sensor Hose 3 - EGR Sensor Hose 4 95027-08016 Bolt 5 - Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor 6 9J433 Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor Mounting Bracket 7 9D474 EGR Solenoid Vacuum Valve (2 Req'd) 8 A4670 Vacuum Tube Assembly 9 9424 Intake Manifold 10 9J459 EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid A - Tighten to 5-7 Nm (45-61 Lb-In)
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Fig. 9: Detach the connector for the DPFE sensor


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Fig. 10: Matchmark and remove the vacuum hoses for the DPFE sensor and ...


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Fig. 11: ... remove the retaining nuts from the DPFE sensor and ...


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