Removing Solenoid Hydraulic Valve

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Information

The metal strainers on the control ducts can spring off when pulling out the valve.
The reason for this is that the spotwelds may have become loose due to vibrations.
Check during re-installation that the strainers are still in place. If the strainers are missing, the valve will have to be replaced.

Solenoid hydraulic valve for camshaft control

Solenoid hydraulic valve for camshaft control
O-ring
Metal strainer

Fig 1: Identifying Solenoid Hydraulic Valve (Camshaft Control)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove the valve.
1. 1.1. Pull off cable plug -1- by pressing the spring clamps on the connector. Check installation position.
2. 1.2. Unscrew two external Torx screws (E8, M5 x 12) -2- .
3. 1.3. Pull off the valve.
4. 1.4. If the valve is tight, use special tool Relay Puller 9235 to pull it off. Then protect the valve body with fabric tape.
5. 1.5. Replace O-ring.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Cable Plug For Hydraulic Valve
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Clean sealing face and cover bore hole.