Removing Oil Pressure Control Valve (Solenoid Valve) On 4.8-Litre Dfi Engines

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The oil pressure control valve is fitted in the oil guide housing under the generator between the engine carrier -1-  and oil filter -2-  .

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Oil Pressure Control Valve

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1. Carefully grip the cable plug on the oil pressure control valve with a pointed-nose pliers and release it. Pull off cable plug.
2. Expose cable and set it aside. -cable- 
   Fig 2: Identifying Cable On Front Of Oil Pressure Control Valve

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3. Remove screws on joint flange. -1- 
4. Carefully lever off the joint flange with a screwdriver → Overcome the resistance of the two sealing rings on the oil pressure control valve while doing this.
   Fig 3: Levering Off Joint Flange

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5. Fit special socket socket-wrench insert 9753  on a ratchet through the opening in the oil guide housing and loosen cap screw on oil pressure control valve.
   Fig 4: Fitting Special Socket Socket-Wrench Insert 9753 On Ratchet Using Special Socket

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6. Grip oil pressure control valve with a relay puller 9235  and turn carefully to remove it.
   Fig 5: Removing/Fitting Oil Pressure Control Valve

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