EGR removal tips

[MOSHO92]

I hear that the EGR has some fragile and dicontinued parts so i dont want to ruin it. I do, however, need to remove and clean it. I am having issues with proper fuel milage. Yeah... On that note what else can i try to improve my fuel milage. I just replaced my 02 sensors and my engine runs very normal temp.
But first things first... How can i remove that EGR, It is in a very akward spot and doesnt seem to want to budge.

 

[SHOtimer]

You have to unbolt it from the intake, then unbolt it from the exhaust manifold, which can be rather simple if you have a universal joint and a couple extensions. The hardest part I found was acually getting it out. The heater tube (the metal part) I found to be upmost in the way. When I took mine off I had the intake off(60k). So, I don't know how difficult it will be to take off with the intake on, but I didn't find removing the bolts the hardest, I found acually removing it from the vehicle and installing it most difficult.
Doug

 

[CALL AAA]

I will also add that you need to be very careful with the EGR tube. Not because it is fragile, but because it is about $170!