Removing Solenoid Hydraulic Valve For Camshaft Control

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The procedure for removing the solenoid hydraulic valve is described using cylinder bank 1-3 as an example.
The solenoid hydraulic valve for cylinder bank 4-6 -arrow- is removed in the same way. → Solenoid hydraulic valve for cylinder bank 4-6

Fig 1: Identifying Solenoid Hydraulic Valve For Cylinder Bank 4-6
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Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx.
Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f)

Remove solenoid hydraulic 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 the solenoid hydraulic valve up and out.
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.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Cable Plug For Solenoid Hydraulic Valve For Cylinder Bank 1-3
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Replace O-ring -2- .

Fig 3: Identifying Solenoid Hydraulic Valve (Camshaft Control)
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Clean the sealing face on the cylinder head and cover the bore hole.