DeLonghi ECAM series water leak on the left side

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The leak is easy to recognize from the traces of lime under the heater.

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The lower front panel still has to be removed. To do this, loosen the two Phillips screws on both sides.

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Carefully pull off the steam valve toggle. Only use a plastic tool to pry to avoid damaging the bezel.

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Pull out the plastic clip on the steam nozzle. It may be stuck and you will have to pull hard.

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Unscrew the two Phillips screws that hold the steam valve in place. Note the washer on the right screw.

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Unscrew the three Phillips screws on the expansion chamber and the heater. There may be differences on other models.

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The expansion chamber and heater unit is basically free. But it's still pretty stuck. Try prying it loose at the spout.

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This is what the chamber and heater look like from below. There is no rubber seal, the chamber is simply snapped on. In many cases this is not enough and the water leaks out. There is no special seal, but the seal DeLonghi #535750 should fit. Optionally you can try to seal them with a piece of household rubber, for example.

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Get household rubber rings of the appropriate length. If you can't find a single one that's longer, two shorter ones will do.