Control Valve Upper Body: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove valves at retainer plates.
CAUTION: Do not use a magnetic pick-up tool.

Fig 1: Removing Valves At Retainer Plates
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
1. Use a screwdriver to remove retainer plates.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Retainer Plates
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2. Remove retainer plates while holding spring, plugs or sleeves.
  - Remove plugs slowly to prevent internal parts from jumping out .
    
    Fig 3: Removing Retainer Plates While Holding Spring, Plugs Or Sleeves
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Place mating surface of valve body face down, and remove internal parts.
  - If a valve is hard to remove, place valve body face down and lightly tap it with a soft hammer .
  - Be careful not to drop or damage valves and sleeves .
    
    Fig 4: Removing Valve
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.