I appreciate the link and have indeed watched it before but unfortunately, that's not where the EGR valve is located on a 2011 Outback. I wish it was that easy to reach......

 

Sorry here's the part and diagram:

2011 Subaru Outback 2.5L CVT Base Exhaust Gas Recirculation ((EGR)) Valve. Valve (EGR) Control (Back) - 14710AA760 - Genuine Subaru Part

Exhaust Gas Recirculation ((EGR)) Valve. Valve (EGR) Control (Back). 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5L CVT Base. Genuine Subaru Part - 14710AA760

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Thanks for the parts diagram. Anyone ever removed this particular EGR valve?

 

I removed mine for cleaning a few weeks ago. The service manual says you have to remove the intake manifold, but you don't. You do have to drain some coolant. There are two 10mm bolts holding the "multi function duct" (the bit behind the throttle body) to the pcv system underneath the manifold. The main engine harness is clipped to this part of the pcv system too. It is fiddly to get to these bolts but it is possible with a slim 10mm spanner (wrench) it's easier to get to the drivers SIDE bolt (US) if you remove the purge valve first. Remove the air intake and throttle body first, then the two fiddly 10mm bolts, then the 4 bolts holding the intake duct to the manifold. You have to disconnect two small coolant pipes and the pcv pipe. The egr pipe also has to be disconnected. The egr valve electrical connector is probably easier to disconnect after you've loosened the duct from the manifold. The egr valve is underneath. Some photos of mine before and after. Good luck👍

 

I should add to use new gaskets at the egr valve x2, at the throttle body, and there's one between the multi function duct and the manifold👍

 

Thank you for your detailed response with photos. Much appreciated. I really need to obtain a service manual. Where did you source yours?

 

I think there is a link on this site somewhere, but attached is what I used. If you can get to those two 10mm bolts, you don't need to take off the intake manifold or unplug all the engine sensors👍

 

Where do you get that manual? I cannot find it just searching...

 

@4eyes do you know the torque spec’s?

 

19Nm for the egr bolts👍

 

This would be great material for a video. I can't find this exact thing anywhere. Thanks for the help. I am having trouble tracking down all the gaskets. I'm not a car guy so I'm having trouble even telling the auto parts store people what I need.