Cleaning EGR valve

I need to take apart the EGR and clean out the carbon build-up so that I can hopefully get it to pass smog! I am by no means an expert in the art of auto mechanics, but I am no stranger either. I try to do whatever works needs to be done on my cars myself if I am able to (which drives my husband crazy!). That means I am self taught with just about all of what I know, so I don't exactly know some of the right terminology or whatever. But I have never done anything that has to do with the EGR system before, so I am hoping someone can break the process down for me and explain what exactly I need to do to get this job done.
The car is listed above just the basic one, no bells or whistles or any fancy turbo components.
Thank you in advance for all help offered.