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How to Remove and Clean the EGR Valve on the Opel Zafira B 1.7 CDTI

Model: Vauxhall Zafira Zafira B, A05, MK 2 - Years 2005-2011
Part: EGR valve

In this video tutorial, learn how to remove and clean the EGR valve on the second generation Opel Zafira with a 1.7 CDTI engine. First, open the bonnet of your car and start by removing the rubber hose located above the EGR valve; then unscrew the fixing screws of the valve duct using a socket spanner, as illustrated in the video. At this point, detach the valve and remove it for cleaning; first, disconnect the electrical part and clean the valve with a suitable degreaser, then reassemble everything!

Updated on 22 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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