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Disassembly of the EGR valve of the BMW X3 2.0

Model: BMW X3 MK 2, F25 - Years 2010-2017
Part: EGR valve

In this guide we will see the main steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the EGR valve of the BMW X3 with a 2.0 Diesel engine. First, we open the hood of the car and start unscrewing the screws of the manifold connected to the EGR valve; we then remove the latter, as shown in the video. At this point, we clean the EGR valve with specific degreasing products or directly replace it, installing the original EGR valve; we correctly reassemble the valve and make the electrical connection, following the video tutorial until the end!

Posted on 19 August 2025 by ScegliAuto

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