from the top with a swivel head and tube on the end for leverage
then access the rubber hose clamps fender well with front wheel off.
When replacing I should have taped the snap ring clamp in position before sliding new pipe in not easy to reposition clamp once clip released
To get the old one out with the top bolt removed I slipped a pry bar inside the old tube and bent it down so I could get to the lower bolt which is still difficult to get to I used a open end / ring and swivel took about an hour.
Wish I had ratcheting ring
Thank you all for the help and advise.
Yes I did manage in situ very tight in there would have helped if I had ratcheting ring spanners.
Spring hoes clamp made it easier.
Bob
I have a slow water leak and sourced a replacement pipe 87209 60381 but it looks almost impossible to replace with the motor in situ wondered if any other owners had tackled.
I found attached photo on another site but I would I think I have to replace the metal pipe which joins the short...
Thank you all for your imput
I did drive 50 miles to reset but code 401 still shows up so I will check all of your suggestions clean out ports ,throttle body etc
and report back
Bob
Travis Pin head
Thanks for your responses
code 401
I had smog station make a diagnosis which read as follows:
PO401 EGR insufficient flow .Checked Scan Data Tested EGR valve good, Checked EGR passages good. Found no vacuum to EGR valve. Found vacuum switching valve not functioning, Verified...
Hi FZJ80 1997 trying to get through CA smog.
Smog test shows no problem with emissions- very clean- but check engine light on.
OBD2 code shows problem as being the exhaust gas recirculation and recommended replacing :
EGR 25620-66011
modulator 25870-66011
vacuum valve 90910-12079
all done with...