Vauxhal Zafira 1.7 diesel 2013 - Zafira oilsump and exhaust - cyberfruits

Hi we got a Zafira 1.7 diesel 2013 and my oil sump needs replacing, my mechanic thinks the exhaust may be in the way, he says the petrol engine ones need to have the exhaust removed and the 1.7 diesel he thinks maybe ok, he has not seen the car at the moment as we are 60 miles away and I can not get under the car due to disabilities, does anybody know if the exhaust needs to come off for this work?

Vauxhal Zafira 1.7 diesel 2013 - Zafira oilsump and exhaust - Oli rag
Not sure, but wouldn’t be surprised if it had to be loosened off for access.

Edited original reply as I misread and thought it was for an oil change!

Edited by Oli rag on 18/10/2019 at 21:18