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Instructions for Removing the EGR Valve

Model: Seat Leon 1P - Years 2005-2013
Part: EGR valve

The following video provides instructions for removing the EGR valve on a Seat Leon. The EGR valve is removed if you wish to clean or replace it. To remove it, unscrew the three screws securing it using a 9 mm screwdriver. Note that one of the securing screws passes through the valve's entire length. Next, disconnect the hose using a adjustable spanner and the side connector. To reinstall the valve, perform the disassembly steps in reverse.

Updated on 5 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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