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How to Replace the EGR Valve on a Skoda Octavia II Diesel?

Model: Skoda Octavia MK 2, 1Z - Years 2004-2012
Part: EGR valve

Let's see how to replace the EGR valve on a Skoda Octavia diesel: it is located at the top left of the engine bay, and symptoms of malfunction include loss of engine power, injection problems, and warning lights on the dashboard. Open the bonnet, remove the engine cover, detach the fastening pin of the air duct, remove the solenoid valve, and disconnect the pipe that operates the EGR valve, secured with two 6 mm screws. You can find it on mutis.org under code 641859 for £14.99, with free delivery over £22. Refit the valve and gasket, reattach the air duct, reconnect the solenoid valve, then the control pipe, and finally the engine cover.

Posted on 18 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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